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Jimmie H. Metts

Jimmie H. Metts

Dec 14, 2022

Jimmie H. Metts, 85, of Forest, Virginia went to be with his Lord and savior on December 14, 2022.He was born to parents Reginald and Ruby Metts on August 27, 1937, in Amherst, Virginia. Jimmie was a member of West Lynchburg Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He retired from BWX Technologies in May 2002.He married Doris...

Betty Crater Wise

Betty Crater Wise

Dec 14, 2022

Betty Crater Wise, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on December 14, 2022 in Lynchburg, Va. She was born in Forsyth County, NC. on June 23, 1928 to Howard Rondthaler and Lillie Ziglar Crater. Ms. Wise graduated from Clemmons High School and went to work at the Arcade Department Store in Winston-Salem. Later, she worked at Hunter/Jostens Publishing Company where...

Peggy Kegley Tharp

Peggy Kegley Tharp

Dec 14, 2022

Peggy Kegley Tharp, 84, of Altavista, Virginia died Wednesday, December 14, 2022. She was born on June 22, 1938, in Pittsylvania County, daughter of the late Thomas Virgil Kegley and Pearl McDaniel Kegley. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 51 years, James Donel Tharp; her first husband, Marshall Dalton; brothers, Thomas...

Leon James Haskins

Leon James Haskins

Dec 13, 2022

Retired Col. Leon “Sonny” James Haskins of Fort Washington, Maryland, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on December 13, 2022. He was born on October 2, 1952, in Lynchburg, Virginia, to the late James Bradshaw Haskins, Sr., and Etta Mae Stratton Haskins. In addition to his parents, Leon was preceded in death by his brother, James Bradshaw Haskins, Jr., and...

Kelly Ann Butler Hennessy

Kelly Ann Butler Hennessy

Dec 13, 2022

Kelly Ann Butler Hennessy, 54, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born on May 17, 1968, in Bedford County, Virginia to Robert Butler, Sr. and the late Macie Thomasson Butler. In addition to her mother, Kelly was preceded in death by her sister, Rhonda Butler.Kelly was a graduate of the class of 1986 from...

Carlotta Kathleen Vaughan Forrester

Carlotta Kathleen Vaughan Forrester

Dec 12, 2022

Carlotta Kathleen Vaughan Forrester, 75, of Bedford, VA passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022, at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born in Williamsburg, VA on March 31, 1947. A daughter of the late Russell Howard Vaughan and Marjorie Kathleen Skaggs Vaughan. Carlotta was a very detailed and organized woman. She loved spending time with her family especially her...

Bernice Carol Waugh Campbell

Bernice Carol Waugh Campbell

Dec 12, 2022

Bernice Carol Waugh Campbell, 81, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022. She was the wife of Gary Clark Campbell.Bernice was born in Lynchburg, on January 27, 1941, a daughter of the late John Ashby Waugh and Bessie Brown Waugh.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her three daughters: Rhonda Carol Goff, Elizabeth Ellen Foust, and Judy...

Anita E. Litchford

Anita E. Litchford

Dec 11, 2022

Anita E. Litchford, 73, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, December 11, 2022. Born Tuesday, December 6, 1949, in Lynchburg, a daughter of the late Charles F. Harless and Evelyn Burks Wade. Mrs. Litchford took pride in providing 30 years of service for Central Virginia Training Center. Anita is survived by two daughters, Lisa L. Lauerman, and husband, Brian, and Candace...

Leigh Phillip Balkam

Leigh Phillip Balkam

Dec 11, 2022

Leigh Phillip Balkam, age 75, of Amherst, Virginia, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Luke and Sylvia Balkam, and the husband of the late Sarah Frances Balkam for 49 years.Leigh was born on January 28, 1947, in Inglewood, California. He joined the Navy after high school and served on the USS Oriskany...

Warren Anthony Thomas

Warren Anthony Thomas

Dec 10, 2022

Our Heavenly Father called Warren Anthony Thomas of 1115 Polk Street, Lynchburg, VA, from labor to reward on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at his residence.He was born on March 11, 1967 in Lynchburg to the late Wendell Travis Hubbard and Lorriane Marie Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Willis Hubbard and Dorothy...

John Samuel Johnston, Jr.

John Samuel Johnston, Jr.

Dec 10, 2022

John Samuel Johnston, Jr., also known as Sam, Poppa or Judge, surrounded by family, died December 10th from complications of Parkinson’s disease which he battled for over 22 years. He was predeceased by his parents, John Samuel Johnston and Ruth Richards Johnston, and a son, Adam Wood Johnston (in 1977). He was married to the love of his life, Elizabeth...

Robert Craig Bryant Sr.

Robert Craig Bryant Sr.

Dec 9, 2022

Robert Craig “Bobby” Bryant Sr., 53, of Appomattox passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, December 9, 2022.Born on February 12, 1969, he was preceded in death by his father, Dennis Stogsdill.Bobby served in the United States Navy and was employed at BWXT. He was an avid hunter and fisher. Bobby especially enjoyed spending summers at the family lake...

Carol Ann Brooks

Carol Ann Brooks

Dec 9, 2022

Carol Ann BrooksDecember 24,1934 – December 9, 2022Born in Peoria, Illinois to Harry and Mildred Ritzman. She grew up around the Peoria area withher older brother Dr. Robert (Bob) Ritzman.Carol met her future husband, Earl Brooks, at a church young singles event and were married alittle while later on August 13, 1955.Carol spent several years as a homemaker and enjoyed...

Charlotte Ann Mcbride

Charlotte Ann Mcbride

Dec 9, 2022

Charlotte Ann McBride, 91, of Lynchburg, VA, died Friday, December 9, 2022, in Lynchburg General Hospital with family and her favorite music.She was born April 16, 1931, in Aliquippa, PA to the late Joseph and Viola (Cameron) Dunn.In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Donald H. McBride in 2005. They were married on...

Sidney Fay Adams Gunter

Sidney Fay Adams Gunter

Dec 8, 2022

Sidney Fay Adams Gunter, 91, of Vinton, Virginia passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Sidney Adams and Ada Fleming Adams. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Marc Eugene Gunter.She was born on April 24, 1931, in Salem, Virginia. Sidney had a love for her Lord...

Oakey Daniel Bramlett

Oakey Daniel Bramlett

Dec 7, 2022

Oakey Daniel “Smokey” Bramlett, 79, of Thaxton, passed away on December 7, 2022, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in Bedford, VA on October 5, 1943. A son of the late, Harrison Daniel Bramlett and Callie Mae Stevens Bramlett. In addition to his parents Smokey was preceded in death by three sisters and one brother.Smokey was a member of...

Shirley Wade Floyd

Shirley Wade Floyd

Dec 7, 2022

We are saddened to announce the passing of Shirley Wade Floyd of Lynchburg, VA. She died at age 86 on December 7, 2022. A lifelong resident of Lynchburg, Shirley graduated from E. C. Glass High School in 1955.After receiving a Masters of Education from James Madison University, Shirley began teaching for the Lynchburg City Schools. She was a devoted teacher...

Carl Edward Coleman

Carl Edward Coleman

Dec 6, 2022

Carl Edward Coleman, born November 7, 1933, died Tuesday, December 6 at Westminster Canterbury.Preceded in death by his daughter, Rebecca Lynn Coleman, and son, Bill Coleman, he is survived by his wife, Daphne B. Coleman; brother, Milton Coleman; children, Cheryl D. Coleman (Minnie Coetzee), Laurie Coleman (Peter Savarino), Mark Coleman (Wenbren Coleman), Catherine Robertson (Wesley Robertson); grandchildren Whitney Coleman (Johnny...

Donald Ray Evans

Donald Ray Evans

Dec 5, 2022

Donald Ray Evans, 72, of Huddleston, peacefully passed away at his home on Monday, December 5th, 2022. He was born on April 20, 1950 in Bedford County. Donnie was preceded in death by his parents, Warren Evans and Elna Witt Evans, and his son, Shane Evans.He is survived by his wife, Brenda Evans and his daughter, Susan Evans (Lonnis Mitchell,...

Gary Lee Leffel

Gary Lee Leffel

Dec 5, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Gary Lee Leffel, 67, of Madison Heights, announce his passing. He was a dedicated husband to the late Mary Key Leffel, and a wonderful father, and friend.He was born on August 11, 1955, a son of the late Harold and Yvonne Leffel.Gary served his country in the United States Navy, was...

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