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Ashby Wade May

Ashby Wade May

Jan 22, 2021

Ashby Wade May, 87, of Forest, a true southern gentleman, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 22, 2021. He was deeply loved by his wife of 30 years, Donna Thompson May who survives him.Born July 2, 1933, he was the cherished and only child of the late E. Dawson and Ruth Padgett May. He...

Martha Ann Brown

Martha Ann Brown

Jan 22, 2021

Martha Ann Brown departed this life on January 22, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1949, to the late Sallie Ruth Johnson and the late Oakchief Doc Walker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, the late Lewis Johnson.Martha is survived by her loving husband Macon Junior Brown, devoted...

Viviana Elena Valenti

Viviana Elena Valenti

Jan 22, 2021

Viviana Elena, our Golden, Joyful Light came with strength to fight the battles won together and joined our father in Heaven when the battles were over on Friday, January 22, 2021 at UVA Medical Center. We loved you with all our hearts and we all know you are well taken care of with all our family in Paradise, watching over...

Louise Aylor Montague

Louise Aylor Montague

Jan 22, 2021

Louise Aylor Montague, 101, of Middlesex Co., VA. died Thursday, January 21, 2021.Louise was the daughter of the late Rev. Robert Edward Lee Aylor and Ella Katherine Vaden Aylor. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Benjamin Franklin Montague, Jr. and by six brothers, Robert, Vaden, Raymond, Manly, Stanton, and Garnett, plus one sister, Carrie Tate Aylor. She is survived...

Dorothy Armistice Nienhuis Holzimmer

Dorothy Armistice Nienhuis Holzimmer

Jan 21, 2021

Dorothy Armistice Nienhuis Holzimmer, 99, of Forest, died Thursday, January 21, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Frederick Holzimmer for 38 years.Born Friday, November 11, 1921, in Holland, MI, Dorothy was a daughter of the late Martin P. and Alice Kits Nienhuis.Dorothy is survived by her children, Juanita Joy Smith and her husband, Michael, of Forest, Miriam Brindley...

Gladys Nichols Aaron

Gladys Nichols Aaron

Jan 21, 2021

Gladys Nichols Aaron was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on January 21, 2021 at age 75 after a courageous battle with Covid 19.She was born to Morgan and Mattie Nichols on August 22, 1945. She was born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia with 12 brothers and sisters on their family farm. She...

Terry P. Morris, Sr.

Terry P. Morris, Sr.

Jan 21, 2021

Terry P. Morris, Sr., 66, of Lynchburg went to be with his Lord, Thursday, January 21, 2021.Terry was born August 18, 1954 in Lynchburg, Virginia, the son of the late Ralph Lee Morris and Geraldine Bayes Morris of Lynchburg.  In addition to his mother, he is survived by his three sons: Terry P. Morris, Jr. of Durham, NC, Kelvin L....

Lois Bertram Markus

Lois Bertram Markus

Jan 21, 2021

Oct. 12, 1928 – January 21, 2021 Lois Bertram Markus, 92, of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on Jan. 21, 2021 at home.  She was the wife of the late Howard Milton Markus. Born in Elmhurst, Ill. on Oct. 12, 1928, to the late Frank and Helen (Liska) Bertram.Lois was an artist, primarily painting in oils, and enjoyed playing the...

Frances Madoline Mcintyre Cosgrove

Frances Madoline Mcintyre Cosgrove

Jan 20, 2021

Frances Cosgrove (née McIntyre) passed away on January 20th, 2021.  She would have celebrated her 93rd birthday on January 29.  Surviving are her daughter, Cathy Leigh Farthing and loving son-in-law, Randy Dale Farthing.Also surviving are three grandchildren, Ian McIntyre Farthing (Angi Monroe) of Asheville, NC; Robert Hayes Farthing (Melisa Hitt) of Salem, VA and Sarah Farthing Smith (Aaron Smith) of...

Alexis N. Stedman-Taylor Williams

Alexis N. Stedman-Taylor Williams

Jan 20, 2021

Alexis Nichole Stedman-Taylor Williams, 31, of Lynchburg, Va. Went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2021 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She battled juvenile diabetes and an unexplained illness for many years and, although unexpected, she has received her wings.Alexis was preceded in death by her father Charles Wilbert Taylor, Sr., her grandmother Louise Steadman, and her uncle James...

Marguerite Wells

Marguerite Wells

Jan 20, 2021

Marguerite “Maggie” Wells, 85, of Lynchburg, peacefully gained her wings on Wednesday January 20, 2021 at her home with her family and best friend “Snuggles” by her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Jim “Bun” Wells.Maggie was born November 1935 in Englewood, NJ, the daughter of the late Ernest J. Roth and Elizabeth A. Roth. She is...

Judith "Judy" Newland Anderson

Judith "Judy" Newland Anderson

Jan 20, 2021

Judith Newland Anderson, 78, passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  She was the wife of Allen T. Anderson for 40 years.Born July 27, 1942 in Lynchburg, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Locke and Janice Newland.  She retired from Bell Atlantic after 33 years of service.In addition to her husband, she is...

Gordon “Connie” Constantine Martin

Gordon “Connie” Constantine Martin

Jan 20, 2021

Gordon “Connie” Constantine Martin, 87, was born on November 4, 1933, in Martinsville, Va., later moving to Lynchburg with his parents, Thomas Elton and Nellie Mills Martin, who predecease him.  He graduated from Madison Heights High School.Connie began working at the age of 13 delivering for a drug store on his bicycle.  During high school he worked for Leggett Department...

Margaret (Maggie) Elizabeth Hansen Litz

Margaret (Maggie) Elizabeth Hansen Litz

Jan 20, 2021

Margaret (Maggie) Elizabeth Litz (Hansen), age 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family, friends, and her beloved dog, Peanut, on January 20th, 2021.Maggie spent the past 10 months fighting metastatic lung cancer with her family by her side.  Maggie was born in Gloversville, New York to Marion Jeannette and Charles Angar Hansen and was the...

Dorothy Jones Lyons Miller

Dorothy Jones Lyons Miller

Jan 20, 2021

Dorothy Jones Lyons Miller of Lynchburg took a journey to meet her blessed Savior on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.Born in Nelson County, VA, on July 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Powell Jones and Elnora Gowen Jones. She was an active member of Heritage Baptist Church since September 5, 1979 and was a woman of prayer....

Milcie Hall Reynolds Arnold

Milcie Hall Reynolds Arnold

Jan 20, 2021

Milcie Hall Reynolds Arnold, 93, of Forest, died Wednesday, January 20, 2021.  She was the wife of the late Carroll Edward Arnold and the late Glenn Arnold Reynolds, Sr.Born Tuesday, October 11, 1927 in Patrick County, VA, Milcie was a daughter of the late Charlie McKinley Hall and the late Bertha Foley Hall.Milcie is survived by her children, Glenn A....

James Wayne Hatcher

James Wayne Hatcher

Jan 20, 2021

James Wayne Hatcher 80, of Bedford passed away at his home on January 20, 2021. He was born on February 26, 1940 in Lynchburg, VA. He was a son of the late Harry Elshia Hatcher and Marian Frances Watson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Hatcher.Wayne was a member of Grace Memorial...

Randy David Martin

Randy David Martin

Jan 20, 2021

Randy David “Bubba” Martin, 64, of Holcomb Rock, VA passed away on January 20, 2021.Randy was born in Lynchburg, son of the late William E. Martin and the late Edith McNeely Martin. Randy worked as the Parts Manager for Piedmont Fleet Services for 16 years. He was a member of the Boonsboro United Methodist Church. Randy was all about community...

Avante' Juwonn Haskins

Avante' Juwonn Haskins

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Avante’ Juwonn “A.J.” Haskins, descended into heaven on the glorious morning of January 18, 2021. A.J. as he was known to all, was born on June 30,1994 to Mr. Irvin Mandell Haskins Sr. and Ms. Wennoah D. Ross.A.J. was preceded in death by his loving and caring paternal great-grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. James B. and Ella Mae Haskins; his...

Kenny I. Alper

Kenny I. Alper

Jan 18, 2021

Kenny Irwin Alper, age 68, passed away January 18, 2021, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Kenny was born on May 5, 1952, in Lynchburg to the late Helen Adler Alper and Hyman Alper. He worked for many years as a tailor at Alpers Mens Shop and loved rock and roll music and his Siamese Cats.He is survived by his sister Sharon Alper...

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