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Robert "Bobob" Campbell

Robert "Bobob" Campbell

Jan 3, 2021

The world became a little greyer on Sunday, January 3, 2021 when Robert Campbell left it. How can you describe someone so colorful in only black and white? Bob was not a loud person, but he loved loud things: loud colors, loud cars, loud radios, loud TVs. His clothing filled every closet in the house and each one looked like...

Frederick Franklin Wildemann

Frederick Franklin Wildemann

Jan 2, 2021

Fred Wildemann, 90, of Forest, VA, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 in Lynchburg, VA. He was born February 7, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN, the son of the late Frederick Andrew and Rilla Anita Wildemann.Fred is survived by his wife Kathryn Carwile Wildemann of Forest, VA, a daughter Theresia A. Teague of Madison Heights, VA, granddaughters Christina G. Humphries and...

Robert Arthur "Bobby" Bryant

Robert Arthur "Bobby" Bryant

Jan 2, 2021

Robert Arthur “Bobby” Bryant, 78, of Madison Heights, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 2, 2021. He was the loving husband of Betty Seay Bryant for 49 years, until she lost her long battle with Parkinson’s Disease, during which time he was an incredible and selfless caregiver. Later in life, he had the incredible and fortunate...

William Edward Fore

William Edward Fore

Jan 2, 2021

William Edward Fore was born on January 4, 1943 in Gladys Va., the fourth son of the late Walter Fore and Edna Dennis Fore. Edward was preceded in death by his brothers Louis Fore, Charles Fore, and a grandson Takis Anderson.Bill was educated in the school systems of Virginia.  He was a graduate of Campbell County High school in Rustburg,...

Jeff Brandon Woodruff

Jeff Brandon Woodruff

Jan 1, 2021

Jeff Brandon Woodruff, 65, of Lynchburg passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. He was the husband of the late Nita Huston Woodruff.Jeff was born in South Fulton, TN, on August 20, 1955. A son of the late Henry Coleman Woodruff and Mary McIlwain Woodruff. Jeff honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a professional welding inspector by...

Mary Holmes Vaughn

Mary Holmes Vaughn

Jan 1, 2021

Mary Holmes Vaughn, beloved member of Westminster Canterbury, quietly passed away on New Year’s Day in her room at the age of 84. She had struggled with dementia for several years. She is survived by her devoted husband, David, her sister, Holly Glenn, her daughter, Holly Vaughn-Edmonds, her son, Rob Vaughn, her son-in-law, Bill Edmonds, her daughter-in-law, Margaret Sanderson Vaughn,...

Helen E. Fitzgerald

Helen E. Fitzgerald

Dec 31, 2020

Helen June Elliott Fitzgerald, 85, of Bedford passed away on December 31, 2020 at English Meadows in Bedford. She was born on January 14, 1935. A daughter of the late Earl Thomas Elliott and Ruby Gills Elliott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Elmo Fitzgerald; daughter, Wanda Allen; son, Kenneth Ray Fitzgerald;...

Erma Louise Zook Calhoun

Erma Louise Zook Calhoun

Dec 31, 2020

Erma Louise Zook Calhoun , 91, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, December 31, 2020.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

R. Harmon Beauchamp

R. Harmon Beauchamp

Dec 31, 2020

Richard Harmon Beauchamp, 91, died December 31, 2020 at Westminster Canterbury, with his children by his side, following months of declining health.Born in Tampa, FL., on July 11, 1929 to Richard Grafton and Hilma Harmon Beauchamp, Harmon grew up in Jacksonville, FL. He excelled in high school track as a javelin thrower and accepted a track scholarship to the University...

Jane Faison Park

Jane Faison Park

Dec 31, 2020

Jane Faison Park, 83, passed away on December 31, 2020. Born on December 13, 1937 in Portsmouth, VA.  She was the daughter of the late Garland Moss Faison and Anne Jean Morgan and she was also predeceased by her sister Ann Moss Wilkerson and by an infant daughter Cynthia Anne Park.She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Richard...

Anthony “Tony” Leander Cheatham

Anthony “Tony” Leander Cheatham

Dec 31, 2020

Anthony “Tony” Leander Cheatham was called home to be with his Lord on the eve of the New Year December 31, 2020. Tony was born on December 4, 1957 in Lynchburg, Virginia to A. Leroy and Rosa Cheatham. He was the second of five children to bless the family.Tony was educated in the Campbell County and Lynchburg Public School Systems...

Timmy L. Jones

Timmy L. Jones

Dec 30, 2020

Timmy Lee Jones, 57, of Bedford died Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at his home. He was Born on March 18, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, and raised in War, WV. He was the son of the late James E. Jones, Sr., and Virginia Grey Huffman Jones.Mr. Jones was a retired supervisor of Coca Cola. He served in the National Army Guard...

Jerry Basil Harambasic

Jerry Basil Harambasic

Dec 30, 2020

Jerry Basil Harambasic passed away at the age of 63 on Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020 at home in Amherst, Virginia with his wife and youngest sister at his side after a six year battle with two cancers, heart disease, and diabetes.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Lula and Louis.  He is survived by beloved wife Sheryll, and siblings,...

Carolyn Eloise Coleman Mathews

Carolyn Eloise Coleman Mathews

Dec 30, 2020

Carolyn Eloise Coleman Mathews 84, of Bedford, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. She was born on February 22, 1936 to the late Roy Clyde Coleman and Eloise Wiley Coleman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert E. Mathews, Jr.She enjoyed working puzzles, feeding, and watching “her” birds, watching...

Cecil Dillard Jennings

Cecil Dillard Jennings

Dec 28, 2020

Cecil D. Jennings, 93, of Lynchburg, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. He was born March 21, 1927 in Lynchburg, VA. He was the son of the late Hallie J. Lyons.Cecil Jennings is survived by three sisters, Della Lyons Will of Madison Heights, Edith Lyons and Shirley Lyons of Lynchburg, two brothers, Jack W. Lyons (Vivian) of Monroe, and Herbert...

Darrell Addison Dufresne

Darrell Addison Dufresne

Dec 28, 2020

Darrell Addison Dufresne, 78, long time resident of Ocean Grove, New Jersey, passed away Monday December 28, 2020.Darrell was born July 11, 1942 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire a son of the late Silver Addison Dufresne and Margarete White Dufresne. Darrell was retired as an Engineer, was a member of the Historical Society of Ocean Grove and served proudly as an...

Deborah Ann Metts,

Deborah Ann Metts,

Dec 27, 2020

Deborah Ann Metts, 65, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born May 10, 1955 in Lynchburg, she was a daughter of Harry C. Metts, Jr. and the late JoAnn Ayers Metts. Deborah was a great lover of animals and plants.She is survived by her father, Harry; one sister, Donna Metts of Lynchburg; one brother, Darryl...

Donald Lee Hesson

Donald Lee Hesson

Dec 26, 2020

Donald Lee Hesson, 83, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020.Donald was born June 3, 1937 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Carl C Hesson and Annie Layne Hesson. He was a retired manager with The Craddock Terry Shoe Corporation and an active member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.  Don loved traveling, the beach, raising and sharing his...

Tracey Lynn Giordano

Tracey Lynn Giordano

Dec 26, 2020

On Saturday December 26th, 2020, Tracey Lynn Giordano, loving mother, and inspiration to many, passed away at the tender age of 57. Tracey was born November 12th, 1963 in Lynchburg Virginia to John and Grace Tinsley. An enthusiastic learner Tracey graduated from high school and went on to receive two degrees from Virginia Tech Following her degrees she enlisted in...

Jennifer E. Casale Henry

Jennifer E. Casale Henry

Dec 26, 2020

Jennifer Elizabeth Casale Henry, 51, of Roanoke passed away at home on Saturday, December 26, 2020. She was the loving wife of Bobby Joe Henry.Jennifer was born in Germany on October 31, 1969 to Edward Casale and the late Elizabeth Reiser Casale.In addition to her husband, Jennifer is survived by her children: Joshua Logan, Danielle Elizabeth and Nichole Ann Henry.

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