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Virginia Gardner Wallace Dodge

Virginia Gardner Wallace Dodge

Apr 14, 2022

Virginia Gardner Wallace Dodge, age 90, passed away on April 14, 2022 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her son Steven Gregory Dodge; Step-brother, Jack C. Mitchell; step-daughter, Patricia Dodge; Mother, Sarah Virginia Bond Mitchell and Father Sterling Kenney Wallace. Virginia (Ginny) was born and raised in Bedford, Virginia. After graduating High School, she left Bedford to...

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Woody Rogers

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Woody Rogers

Apr 13, 2022

Mrs. Johnnie Ruth Woody Rogers transitioned on April 13, 2022 at Lynchburg Health And Rehabilitation Center.A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Greater Brookville Baptist Church.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Robert W. Spencer, Jr.

Robert W. Spencer, Jr.

Apr 13, 2022

Robert W. Spencer, Jr. of Lynchburg, VA reported to his final duty station in Heaven on April 13, 2022. Bob was born in Amherst County, VA in 1938 and he grew up in Lynchburg. He is the loving husband of Sandra Morgan Spencer, who was the love of his life and faithfully by his side for over 58 years until...

Edward Arthur Marshall

Edward Arthur Marshall

Apr 12, 2022

Edward Arthur “Ned” Marshall, 88, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the Bedford Hospice House. Ned was predeceased by his wife of 41 years, Wylma Harper Marshall, who passed away in Nov 2008.Ned was lovingly raised by his aunt, Ms. Bee Marshall. He spent time in the US Air Force during the Korean War and graduated...

Jerry Lee Downey

Jerry Lee Downey

Apr 12, 2022

Jerry Lee Downey, 83, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. He was the son of the late Jay and Madge Scruggs Downey.Jerry was born on September 30, 1938, in Forest City, NC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and music.Jerry is survived by his wife, Carol Downey and children, Lorna Poole (Michael) and Darrin Downey (Jessica); his...

Consuella “Connie” Mariea Oulds Barbour

Consuella “Connie” Mariea Oulds Barbour

Apr 11, 2022

Our heavenly Father knew that the roads were getting rough, and the hills were becoming hard to climb. So, on Monday morning April 11, 2022 he called home Consuella Mariea Oulds Barbour, “Connie”, age 69, of Evington, VA. She leaves to mourn and cherish her memory her childhood sweetheart and husband of fifty-one years Vincent Leon Barbour; daughter Consuella Barbour...

Shirley Mae Reid

Shirley Mae Reid

Apr 10, 2022

God called on “One of His Angels” April 10, 2022, Shirley Mae Reid. She was born October 20, 1962, to the late Charles Eubanks and Mary Scott Hopkins.She was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Hopkins, father Charles Eubanks, Sr.; brother Charles Eubanks, Jr. grandmother Elsie Scott; Grandfather Sylvester Scott; grandmother, Annie Eubanks.She leaves to cherish her loving memory...

Mary Ann Parker Kirby

Mary Ann Parker Kirby

Apr 9, 2022

Mary Ann Parker Kirby, 79, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, April 9, 2022. She was the wife of the late William Edward Kirby.Mary Ann was born on September 1, 1942, in Bogalusa, Louisiana, a daughter of the late Reace Parker and Earline Kennedy Parker.She is survived by her son, William Kirby, Jr. of Reston, VA; her sister, Debra Buchanan of...

Flossie Banks

Flossie Banks

Apr 8, 2022

I heard the voice of Jesus say; ‘I am this dark world’s light. Look unto me; thy morn shall rise, And all thy days be bright!”  “ I looked to Jesus and I found In him my star and sun; And in that Light of Life I’ll walk Till traveling days are done.” Ms. Flossie Beatrice Banks daughter of the...

Nancy Lucille Morris

Nancy Lucille Morris

Apr 8, 2022

Nancy Lucille Washburn Morris, 78, of Hardy passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022, at her residence while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 21, 1943, a daughter of Charles Manning Washburn and Lucille Margaret Krebs Washburn. In addition to her parents Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Washburn.Nancy loved her family and...

Richard Allen "Dick" Garlough

Richard Allen "Dick" Garlough

Apr 7, 2022

Richard “Dick” Allen Garlough, age 83, passed peacefully in his home, April 7, 2022. He is survived by his son, James Clifton Garlough and his wife, Yolanda of Moneta, Virginia; his son, Randolph Edward Garlough and his wife, Joycey of Alexandria, Ohio; grandchildren, Nichole Garlough, Kyle and Kimberly Garlough, Chris and Samantha Adams, Alan Requimin, Brittany McClamma, Bryan and Alelyn...

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Lynch

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Lynch

Apr 6, 2022

Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Lynch, 83, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. He is survived by his two daughters, Michelle Dawson and husband, Les, Deena Ruiz and husband, Joe; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and his ex-wife and friend, Marie Lynch. The family would like to thank Centra Hospice for their fast response and excellent care. Ronnie...

Ruth Perry

Ruth Perry

Apr 5, 2022

Ruth Manspile Perry, 89, of Rustburg died Tuesday, April 5, 2022. She was the wife of the late Cameron Brent Perry Sr. for 51 years.Ruth is survived by her children; Charles (Chuck) Perry and wife Frances (Sissy) Perry of Rustburg, Sandra Taylor of Florida, Wanda Hutton (Leonard Hutton) of Lynchburg, Brenda Fisher (Don) of Concord, Susan Hatch (John) of Appomattox,...

Stephen Ray Thacker

Stephen Ray Thacker

Apr 3, 2022

Steve was born July 11, 1952, to Ray M. and Frances H. Thacker in Washington DC. He passed away April 3, 2022, having dealt with a long illness. He was married to Deborah V. Thacker for 47 years.He lived in Maryland for ten years and then moved to Annandale, Va. where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1970...

John H. Lewis

John H. Lewis

Apr 3, 2022

John H. Lewis, son of Carl and Louise Lewis was born in Glasgow, Va. on December 8, 1931. John passed away April 3, 2022. He was married to Betty Bush Lewis for over 70 years.He was retired for Burlington Industries as a truck driver. He was also a member of Randolph Memorial Church where he proudly served as an usher.John...

Julie Marie Geissler Greco

Julie Marie Geissler Greco

Apr 3, 2022

Let Us Pause To Honor the Memory of Mrs. Julie Marie Geissler Greco.Mrs. Julie Marie Geissler Greco, age 57, of Madison, Indiana, entered this life on September 15, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia. She was the loving daughter of the late George Geissler and Diana Fettig Geissler. She was raised in Lynchburg and was a 1983 graduate of Brooksville High School....

Larry Clint Nichols. Sr.

Larry Clint Nichols. Sr.

Apr 3, 2022

After a courageous fight, the Lord said, “let him rest”. On Sunday April 3rd, 2022, Larry Clint “Fluffy” Nichols Sr. was called home.Larry was born on November 13, 1962 to the late Leonard W Nichols and Mildred R Nichols. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Wanda Nichols, father in law James Sexton, and...

Lon Clayton Warner Ii

Lon Clayton Warner Ii

Apr 2, 2022

Lon Clayton Warner II, 79, of Spout Spring, VA died Saturday, April 2, 2022.  He was the loving husband of Jean Smith Warner for 58 years.Lon was born December 6, 1942, in Manassas, VA, a son of the late Lon Clayton Warner and the late Virginia Dale Mays. He was a member of Living Word Baptist Church and had retired...

David Allen Mays

David Allen Mays

Mar 31, 2022

David Allen Mays, 86 of Madison Heights, died Thursday, March 31, 2022. He was the husband of the late Linda Morgan Mays.Born in Appomattox on January 25, 1936, a son of the late Louis Gleaves and Rhetta Mays. He was a member of Timberlake Baptist Church and retired from General Electric.David loved the outdoors; he was the happiest at the...

Michael Bennett Amowitz

Michael Bennett Amowitz

Mar 31, 2022

Michael Bennett Amowitz, 67, passed away on March 31 surrounded by his beloved siblings.Born on December 29, 1954 by the late Dr. J. David and Georgette Amowitz, Mike was a very proud class of 1972 graduate of E.C. Glass High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism at the University of Richmond where he was a life long Spiders...

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