Obituaries and Condolences

Eva Keaton, 85, of Gladstone, died Sunday, June 16, 2013. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, 434-237-9424.

Henry Boggs Wright, Sr., 92, of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to Monelison Rescue Squad, PO Box 56, Madison Heights, VA 24572 or to College Hill Baptist Church, 1101 Floyd Street, Lynchburg, VA 24501. Arrangements by Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, 434-929-0055.

  Howard Lee Bryant, 78 of Rustburg, was called to join his heavenly father on Friday, June 14, 2013;   He was the husband of Faye Williams Bryant for 54 years. Born Friday, October 19, 1934, in Arvonia, he was a son of the late William Bryant and the late Mary Young Bryant.  He was preceded in death by an infant…

Robert Edwin DeVries, 84, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, June 15, 2013. He was the husband of June Johnson DeVries for 64 years. Born Saturday, October 27, 1928 in Chicago, IL, Robert was a son of the late Joseph DeVries and the late Zena Keizer DeVries. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by: a daughter, Debra E. Toews (Barry),…

Kenneth Alan Lane, 76, of Lynchburg died Saturday, June 15, 2013.  He is survived by his wife, Nancy Gail Lane of the residence. Born July 9, 1936 in Montebello, CA, the son of the late Clarence Lane and the late Olive Frances Lane.  In addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Michael Steven Lane of Lynchburg, a…

  Frances Woodfin Averett Marshall   Frances Woodfin Averett Marshall, 97, of Lynchburg, died peacefully Friday, June 14, 2013 at Westminster-Canterbury. She was the wife of the late J. Merrick “Mike” Marshall for 63 years. They were childhood sweethearts. Born May 28, 1916 in Cumberland County; she was a daughter of the late Willie Wise Averett, Jr. and the late…

    Charles, “Chuck” Worthington Stokes, 67, passed away peacefully June 14, 2013 surrounded by his family.   He was born December 7, 1945 in Lynchburg, VA.  He was the son of the late Mary Off Stokes and Richard Gaines Stokes.  He graduated from Lynchburg College after serving in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War of which he received numerous…

Anita “Nita” Atkinson Creasy, 87, of Bedford, died Friday, June 14, 2013, at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born August 10, 1925, in Bedford County, a daughter of the late Thomas Burrell Atkinson and Eula Gibbs Atkinson. Anita was a member of Bedford Christian Church. She enjoyed needlework, puzzles, ceramics, gardening, the outdoors, reading…

Nancy A. Johnson, 61, of Bedford, died Saturday, June 8, 2013. Born January 6, 1952, a daughter of Eleanor Marie Everingham and the late Benjamin Everingham. Nancy was a woman of many passions, her family, Christ and love of animals. She was owner/operator of Windy Ridge Kennel and also co-founder of the Bedford Humane Society. She spent 30 years caring…

Benton Clements Wiles, 87, went to his eternal home in Heaven Friday, June 14, 2013. He was a resident of Runk & Pratt Assisted Living Facility, where he was being treated for Dementia and other health issues. He was the son of William Robert Wiles and Fannie Lelia Clements Wiles of Sutherlin, Virginia. Benton was a graduate of Dan River…

 Earl Lee Baird, 88, of Lynchburg, died Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at his residence. He was the husband of Patricia Bryarly Baird.  Born in Roanoke, on December 8, 1924, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee Baird and Snow Belle Mattox Baird. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran aboard the USS Hornet. While in the Navy, Earl earned…

George Henderson McComb, of Westminster/Canterbury Lynchburg, went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. He was born May 23, 1919 in Stuarts Draft, VA, the son of Moses H. and Annie S. McComb.  He graduated from William and Mary College in 1940, then enlisted in the US Navy where he rose to the rank of Commander. He…

Sandra Lee Harris Clark, 65, of Moneta, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born in Atlantic City, NJ, on December 23, 1947. She is the daughter of the late Wallace Harris and Catherine Robinson Wilson. In addition to her parents, Sandra is preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Goldman. Sandra…

Bonnie Joyce Poff Heller, 64, passed away June 12, 2013, after living with cancer for more than 15 years. She was of the Episcopalian faith.             Bonnie is survived by her adoring husband of 42 years, H. Thomas “Tom” Heller, III. She is also survived by her three children, William Thomas “Tom” Heller, and his wife Jacqueline, of Fairfax, Virginia;…

Elma Lee Price, 82 of Lynchburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, with her family by her side. She was the wife of the late Daniel J. Price. Born Sunday, June 22, 1930 in Marion, VA she was the daughter of the late Roy Coley and the late Selma Carrico Coley. In addition to her…

Brenda Kay Snead, aged 56, passed away on June 7, 2013. Brenda was born January 22, 1957 in Beckley, WV, the daughter of Beulah and Ralph Snead. Brenda was a member of the Dwelling Place Church and was an active volunteer. Brenda thoroughly enjoyed the outdoors and working in the garden. She possessed a strong love and compassion for animals.…

Troy Robert McCormick, 53, of Bedford, passed away on June 10, 2013 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Born in Ft. Belvoir, Virginia on June 7, 1960 a son of the late Lt. Col Ret. John Robert McCormick and Emily Whitlock McCormick. Troy is survived by his loving wife, Denise Dickens McCormick; two cousins, Casey McCormick and Kelly McCormick; also other family…

George Russell Bowers, Jr. 75, of Lynchburg passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2013.   He was the son of the late George Russell Bowers, Sr. and Lottie Mae Thornhill Bowers.   George was a member of Jordan Baptist Church for over 40 years. The Lord blessed George with a beautiful voice and he loved to sing hymns at church.…

Anne Lester Moore died Saturday morning, June 8th, at her residence in Campbell County, Virginia.  She was 77 and the loving wife of William R. "Bill" Moore of Mount Athos for almost 58 wonderful years.  Born March 4, 1936, to William Gibson Lester, Jr. and Eleanor Buhrman Lester of Wallace, Washington County, VA.  She is survived by her husband and children Laura M. Aylor…

Richard Gay Sterenborg, 66, of Lynchburg, VA, died Tuesday, June 04, 2013. He was the husband of Lookjan Luaponk Sterenborg. Born Sunday, November 17, 1946 in Esterville, IA, Richard was a son of the late Robert Henry Sterenborg and the late Alberta Jensen Sterenborg. He proudly served our country in the U.S. Air Force. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg…