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Richard Lee St Clair, Sr.

Richard Lee St Clair, Sr.

Dec 24, 2024

Richard Lee St Clair, Sr., 80, of Huddleston, Virginia passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.

Marshall Alexander Shuff, III

Marshall Alexander Shuff, III

Dec 24, 2024

Marshall Alexander Shuff III, 83, of Lynchburg, VA, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

 Marshall was born in Pulaski, VA, on November 12, 1941. He graduated from Pulaski County High School and Central Virginia Community College with a degree in fire science.

 He was the son of the late Marshall Alexander Shuff, Jr. and the late...

Nancy Marie Trahey

Nancy Marie Trahey

Dec 23, 2024

NANCY’S STORY 

Nancy Marie Trahey passed away on December 23, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends. 

Nancy was born on January 31, 1941 in Las Vegas, NM to her parents John Paul Trahey and Constance Chavez Trahey. Shortly after her birth, the family moved to Long Beach, CA. There Nancy attended St. Anthony’s High...

Phyllis Lucado Smith

Phyllis Lucado Smith

Dec 23, 2024

Phyllis Lucado Smith died suddenly December 23, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Ralph H. Smith, Sr. She was the daughter of the late John Miller and Elma Marsh Lucado.

She retired from the Commonwealth of Virginia and the County of Appomattox. She was a faithful member of Thomas Terrace Baptist Church, where she sang in...

Edward Elwood Frisa, Jr.

Edward Elwood Frisa, Jr.

Dec 23, 2024

Edward Elwood Frisa, Jr., of Lynchburg, passed away in the company of his family members on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, after a brief illness.

Beloved father, husband, brother, son, and master structural engineer, Ed was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 49 years, Jane Frisa. He is survived by his partner, Mary Jo Krufka; sister Beth Frisa...

Betty Rhodes

Betty Rhodes

Dec 22, 2024

Betty Forrest Rhodes was born to the late Alexander and Hessie Forrest on October 7, 1929, in Bedford County, Virginia. She departed this earthly life on December 22, 2024, at Oakwood Health & Rehabilitation Center, Bedford, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband Alec Rhodes, her son Clifton Rhodes Sr. and her daughter Janice Burdette.

Betty was a loving,...

William Preston Harris

William Preston Harris

Dec 22, 2024

William Preston “Billy” Harris, 91, of Lynchburg, died peacefully at home on the morning of December 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his family.

Born in Roanoke, Virginia, Billy grew up in Lynchburg and graduated from E.C. Glass High School. He earned a B.A. in English from the University of Virginia and briefly studied medicine there. (As he said, he made...

Marie Stanley

Marie Stanley

Dec 22, 2024

Marie Stanley, 69, of Lynchburg, VA, died Sunday, December 22, 2024 after a traumatic battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband, Michael Stanley; her son, Derrick Austin and his husband Dusten; her step-son, Matthew Stanley and his partner Emily Tomlin; her oldest sister, Barbara Mann and her husband Kenneth.

Her closest nieces and nephews mourn her greatly. Debbie McCormick...

Kathryn Gayle Clements-Lang

Kathryn Gayle Clements-Lang

Dec 21, 2024

Kathryn Gayle Clements-Lang, 50, passed away at her home on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Greg Lang, father, Michael Clements, brother, Billy Clements, as well as her maternal and paternal grandparents and other loved family members.

Kathy was born on December 27, 1973, in Lynchburg, Va. She was the youngest of three children born to...

Shelby Jean Trent

Shelby Jean Trent

Dec 21, 2024

Shelby Jean Carson Trent, 87, of Lynchburg went home to be with the Lord her Savior Saturday, December 21, 2024. She was the loving wife of the late Clayton Delaware Trent.

Shelby was born in Lynchburg on December 14, 1937. She was the daughter of the late Royal William Carson and Ruth Harless Carson. Shelby was a retired dental hygiene assistant...

Nathan Dixon McClure

Nathan Dixon McClure

Dec 20, 2024

Nathan Dixon McClure, III, 80, of Lynchburg passed away at his home Friday, December 20, 2024. He was the loving and devoted husband to Donna (Lievrouw) for over 57 Years.

Nate was born on December 20, 1944 in Cumberland, Maryland, the son of Nathan Dixon McClure Jr and Charloette Bender McClure. Nate was raised in Geneva, Illinois. 

Nate was the proud father...

Wistar Palmer Nelligan, Sr.

Wistar Palmer Nelligan, Sr.

Dec 19, 2024

Wistar Palmer Nelligan, Sr., 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on December 19, 2024. Born on March 8, 1936, in Lynchburg, Va. He was the son of the late Palmer Shaw Nelligan and Lydia Kinnier Nelligan. His life was characterized by his love for family and his commitment to God and the community. 

Wistar was a long time member...

Charles Alton Carter

Charles Alton Carter

Dec 19, 2024

Charles Alton Carter, 93, of Bedford, VA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Services are private. 

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford is assisting the family.

Mark Craig Spain

Mark Craig Spain

Dec 18, 2024

Mark Craig Spain, a Cleveland, Ohio native, was born on May 25th, 1960, and was the first-born child to John and Lucille Spain. Born and raised in Cleveland Ohio, he attended Catholic school throughout his primary and secondary education. He was a newspaper carrier for the Cleveland Press at a very young age, not long after, he began delivering the...

Janet Marie Wilkes

Janet Marie Wilkes

Dec 17, 2024

In loving memory of Janet Marie Wilkes, who passed away on December 17, 2024, a few days after her 83rd birthday. Janet was born in Richmond, VA, on December 8, 1941, to Henry and Helen Beasley.

Janet was a loving parent whose life was deeply intertwined with the memories of all her cherished children, Shirley, Toni and Theresa, who tragically predeceased...

Arlene Utley Campbell

Arlene Utley Campbell

Dec 17, 2024

Arlene Utley Shakeshaft Campbell, 81, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. She was born on April 11, 1943. A daughter of the late Henry Platt Shakeshaft, Jr. and Eleanor Bloomer Shakeshaft.

Arlene loved the outdoors, skiing, swimming and horseback riding. She loved her children and grandchildren and spending time with them. She also adored horses and her dogs....

George Edward Moore, Jr.

George Edward Moore, Jr.

Dec 17, 2024

George Edward Moore, Jr., 60, passed away on December 17, 2024, at VCU Critical Care Hospital in Richmond, Virginia.

Born on September 13, 1964, in Lynchburg, Virginia, a son of Marion Haythe Moore and George Edward Moore, Sr. He was a beloved son, husband, father, and grandfather.

George dedicated his life to his family. He was known for his kindness, wisdom, and...

Jerale D. Clebourne

Jerale D. Clebourne

Dec 16, 2024

Jerale D. Clebourne 

On Monday Dec. 16, Jerale tragically left us all. A longtime resident of Lynchburg, VA, he was 51 years old. Jerale was a true renaissance man with a full-time career in Insurance, as well as being a published author, actor, podcaster, screenwriter, D&D enthusiast and collector of all things he found to be “cool”. But his true calling...

Robin Lynn Levandoski

Robin Lynn Levandoski

Dec 16, 2024

Robin Lynn Levandoski, age 71, of Lynchburg, passed away on December 16, 2024, after a long struggle with the complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was the daughter of W. Milton Smith and E. Louise Smith, and the wife of Frank Levandoski. She was born on March 26, 1953, in Boise, Idaho. She was raised in Billings, Montana, and graduated from...

Robert James Kocsis

Robert James Kocsis

Dec 16, 2024

Robert James Kocsis, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on January 14, 1950, Robert leaves behind a legacy marked by his quick wit and a deep passion for life.

Throughout his career, Robert made significant contributions while working for Chevron Oil Refinery, where his dedication and expertise were...

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