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03/28/2026

Celebration of Life for Mr. Heath Ryan “Heco” Clarke

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:Mr. Heath Ryan "Heco" ClarkeJanuary 7, 1966 - March 16, 2026Mr. Heat...
03/25/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:

Mr. Heath Ryan "Heco" Clarke
January 7, 1966 - March 16, 2026

Mr. Heath "Heco" Ryan Clarke, 60 departed this life on Monday, March 16, 2026, at Forest Health and Rehab Center, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Born January 7, 1966, in Campbell County, he was the son of the late Russell Clarke and Ethel Brown. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Chauncey Clarke.

Mr. Clark was educated at Campbell County Public Schools, graduating from Altavista High School in 1984. At an early age, he was baptized and became a devoted member of Grace Baptist Church.

He dedicated his life to a fulfilling career as a truck driver, where he was renowned for his passion as a DJ. Over the course of thirty years, he brought music, energy, and joy to countless individuals. He was also an ardent fan of the Dallas Cowboys, never missing an opportunity to support his beloved team. Mr. Clarke was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend. His presence, laughter, and unwavering love will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories to his sons, Chad Payne (Tasha Payne) and Bryan Clarke (Arielle Brydie); his daughter, Jessica Clarke; his beloved grandchildren, Kaleb Payne, Kaden Payne, Kamren Payne, Korra Payne, Kyrin Clarke, Riyan Clarke; his stepfather, Hubert Brown and stepmother, Rachel Clarke; his stepbrother, Kevin Olivis; a nephew, Chauncey Clarke; two aunts, Daisy Culpepper and Doretha Reynolds; and a host of cousins, extended family members, and dear friends.

VISITATION:
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Miller Funeral Home
Address: 668 Zion Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557
*The family will be present*

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Eulogist: Pastor Isaac Monroe

INTERMENT:
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Location: Mt. Airy Baptist Church Cemetery
Address: 605 Edmunds Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557

Today, men and women all over the world are being recognized for their career choice of doing what many cannot do - they...
03/11/2026

Today, men and women all over the world are being recognized for their career choice of doing what many cannot do - they are being appreciated for their sacrifices, time and dedication to what we know as death care.

Webster defines a funeral director as a person whose JOB is to manage the logistics, legalities, and emotional support involved in handling a deceased person's final arrangements. I want to shine light in a different perspective. Yes, we can totally agree with that JOB description, but when an individual has a PASSION for the assignment given them, it gives just a little more insight.

Miller Funeral Home has been blessed with two individuals who not only perform the JOB, but they show their PASSION is all they do. It's not always easy, it's not always promising and most definitely time consuming, but when you possess a PASSION, it becomes your life and anything pertaining to it, you give it your all and your best because it is now a representation of YOU!

Yes, there are times you may not see it and there are times we as a staff haven't always shown it, but we honor you, Toshia Renee Martin and Marcus Clark for each of your sacrifices. Our staff sees your dedication of making sure things are done in order and carried our in excellence - and that's continuing the legacy of the late Mr. Jack Miller.

HAPPY FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND MORTICIANS DAY!!!!!!!

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:Mr. Donzell StoneOctober 14, 1958 - March 3, 2026Mr. Donzell Stone, ...
03/07/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:

Mr. Donzell Stone
October 14, 1958 - March 3, 2026

Mr. Donzell Stone, 67 of Gretna, Virginia departed this earthly life on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his residence.

Born October 14, 1958, in Pittsylvania County, he was the son of the late Willie H. Stone and Mary Louise Stone. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie Lee and John Stone; and one sister, Viola Adams.

Mr. Stone was educated in Pittsylvania County Schools.

Those left to cherish his memory are four sons, Ricardo Stone (Latoya) and Deonta Patrick, both of Altavista, Virginia, Cameron Miller of Java, Virginia, and Colton Stone of Rocky Mount, Virginia; five grandchildren, Alexis Stone, Alaya Stone, Aaliyah Stone, Amya Stone, and Aryelle Patrick; two sisters, Rachel Hall and Joyce Hall (Haywood), both of Gretna, Virginia; three brothers, Roy Stone (Eva) of Chatham, Virginia, Larry Stone and Darryl Stone, both of Gretna, Virginia; two devoted cousins, Bobby Gregory and Ryland Stone, Jr.; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

VISITATION:
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: Miracle Revival Fellowship Holines Church
Address: 720 Cedar Forest Road, Long Island, Virgini 24569

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Miracle Revival Fellowship Holiness Church
Eulogist: Bishop Kell L. Stone, Sr.

INTERMENT:
Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location: Miracle Revival Fellowship Holiness Church Cemetery

03/07/2026

Celebration Of Life For Mrs. Mable Davis

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:Mr. Eric Donnell McKenzieOctober 25, 1976 - February 27, 2026Mr. Eri...
03/04/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:

Mr. Eric Donnell McKenzie
October 25, 1976 - February 27, 2026

Mr. Eric Donnell McKenzie, 49 departed this earthly life on Saturday, February 27, 2026, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born October 25, 1976, he was the son of the late June McKenzie and Peggy Younger McKenzie, who survives. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his bonus dad, Bobby Woodruff, Sr. and four aunts, Carolyn Woodruff, Jennifer Younger, Ruth Berger and Della Fuller.

Mr. McKenzie was a 1995 graduate of Gretna High School. He also received an electrician certificate from Pittsylvania County Vo-Tech Center. Upon graduation, he furthered his education at Danville Community College, where he received an Associates of Applied Science degree in 2009 and a Bachelor's degree in Information Systems from Strayer University in 2013.

Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Peggy McKenzie; one sister, Talisa Robinson (Barry); two nieces, Mckenzie and Sydney Robinson; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Darish Younger; two devoted aunts, Jackie Younger and Kathy Lawson (Ray); one uncle, Terrell Younger (Darlene); his godmother, Robin Younger; devoted cousins, Kevin Berger, Stacy Younger and Monica Younger Smith; his lifelong friend, Dwayne Davis; and a host of other cousins, relatives and friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location: Elba Park
Address: Chaney Lane, Gretna, Virginia 24557

With sympathy and love, we announce the passing of:Mrs. Mable L. DavisMay 8, 1952 - February 25, 2026Mrs. Mable L. Davis...
03/03/2026

With sympathy and love, we announce the passing of:

Mrs. Mable L. Davis
May 8, 1952 - February 25, 2026

Mrs. Mable L. Davis, 73 of Chatham, Virginia departed this earthly life on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her residence.

Born May 8, 1952, in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Percy Lester and Marie B. Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Sherman Lester and James Lester; one granddaughter, Shaniya A. Young; two step grandsons, Elijah Kirby and Ammarion Harris; one sister, Helen Fitzgerald; and three sisters-in-law, Deloris Witcher, Clara Jean Adkins and Shirley Davis.

Mrs. Davis was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School in Reidsville, North Carolina. She was last employed by Pittsylvania County Schools, where she worked at Chatham High School for twenty-one years. Mrs. Davis was a member of Greater Triumph Missionary Baptist Church, Chatham, Virginia.

Those left to cherish her memories are her husband, Acie Davis, Jr. of the residence; three children, Joseph Brumfield of Chatham, Virginia, Linda Jones (Jermaine) and Sereta Dublin (Jamel), both of Danville, Virginia; four stepchildren, Marvin Harris of Rocky Mount, Virginia, Sammy Harris, Melissa Harris Mendenhall (Curtis) and Kimberly Harris, all of Danville, Virginia; nine grandchildren, Jerry Cardwell, III, Sha'Quan Jones, Robert Jones, Jr., Jay'Meel Jones, Shauntae Jones and Ta'Juan Saunders, Jai'Niyah Jones, Len'Niyah Jones and Sierra Young "CC", all of Danville, Virginia; numerous great grandchildren; four step grandchildren, Samuel DaeShaun Harris and Anasia Kirby, both of Danville, Virginia, Malik Harris and Chelsea Harris, both of Rocky Mount, Virginia; two brothers, Amos Beck of Ft. Washington, Maryland and Earnest Lester of Laurel, Maryland; three sisters-in-law, Lillian Craft of Gretna, Virginia, Maria Harris of Danville, Virginia and Katie Leftwich (PL) of Dry Fork, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

VIEWING:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Address: 668 Zion Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Presiding: Minister Jerry Cardwell
Eulogist: Dr. Raymond C. Ramsey, Sr.

INTERMENT:
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Davis Family Cemetery
Address: Chatham, Virginia

02/25/2026

Celebration of Life for Ms. Willie Mae Graves

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of:Miss Willie Mae GravesMarch 24, 1942 - February 19, 2026Miss Willie Mae...
02/23/2026

With saddened hearts, we announce the passing of:

Miss Willie Mae Graves
March 24, 1942 - February 19, 2026

Miss Willie Mae Graves, 83 of Nathalie, Virginia departed this earthly life on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her residence.

Born March 24, 1942, in Pittsylvania County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Graves and Alice Gilbert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, four sisters and one daughter-in-law.

Those left to cherish her memories are one son, Edward Graves of the residence; five grandchildren, Gabrielle Stone and Matel Stone, both of the residence, Felicia Stone of Altavista, Virginia, Edward Stone (LaToya) and Amy Robertson, both of Axton, Virginia; a number of great grandchildren; four sisters, Helen Hubbard (Howard) of Hurt, Virginia, Shirley Barbour of Gretna, Virginia, Alberta Aldana (Teodoro) of Chatham, Virginia and Estelle Gilbert of Long Island, Virginia; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

VISITATION:
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Address: 668 Zion Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557

FUNERAL SERVICE:
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Presiding: Bishop Kell L. Stone, Sr.
Eulogist: Elder Carl Luck, Sr.

INTERMENT:
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
Location: Carl O. Moran Memorial Garden
Address: 307 N. Main Street, Gretna, Virginia 24557

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:Ms. Joyce Eliza Davis SowellOctober 9, 1961 - February 18, 2026Ms. J...
02/20/2026

With heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of:

Ms. Joyce Eliza Davis Sowell
October 9, 1961 - February 18, 2026

Ms. Joyce Eliza Davis Sowell, 64 of Glade Hill, Virginia entered eternal rest on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her residence.

Born October 9, 1961, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late William Leonard Davis, Sr. and Geraldine Terry Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Lewis Nolan Davis and Willie Thomas Davis.

Ms. Sowell attended Franklin County High School and Strayer University. She worked with the Department of State and the passport office in Washington, DC before her retirement.

Those left to cherish her memories are her daughters, Allison Denise Davis (Julie) of San Diego, California and Johnetta Phillece Sowell of Glade Hill, Virginia; her siblings, Ronald Terry of Roanoke, Virginia, William L. Davis, Jr. (Joyce) of Glade Hill, Virginia, Laverne Musgrove of Rocky Mount, Virginia, Doris Musgrove (Harold) of Glade Hill, Virginia, Shelia D Campbell (Dale) of Penhook, Virginia and Katrina Davis of Glade Hill, Virginia; one aunt, Cornella Y. Brooks of Penhook, Virginia; honorary daughters, Shauntae Sowell Foggie and Jennifer Sowell Johnson and 6 honorary grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and loving friends.

MEMORIAL SERVICE:
Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: The Chapel of Miller Funeral Home
Address: 668 Zion Road, Gretna, Virginia 24557
Eulogist: Rev. Rodney Newbill

02/17/2026

A Celebration of Life for Mrs. Minnie Lewis Wimbish

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