OBITUARIES

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Rebecca Burnette Dufour

Rebecca Burnette Dufour

Jul 10, 2018

A Celebration of Life for Becky DuFour will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1:00 pm on the University of Lynchburg Campus. The ceremony will be in the Hall Campus Center Memorial Ballroom with a reception immediately following in the West Room of the Drysdale Student Center.Rebecca “Becky” Burnette DuFour, 57, of Evington, died on Tuesday, July 10...

Kathryn Leigh Riner Baer

Kathryn Leigh Riner Baer

Jul 8, 2018

Kathryn “Kathy” Leigh Riner Baer passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Lynchburg General Hospital. Kathy was born on April 1, 1952 in Charlottesville, to the late Lt. E. Curtis Riner and the late Dorothy Wood Riner.In addition to her parents, Kathy was predeceased by her first husband, Edward “Ed” Baer, her brother Roger C. Riner, her in...

Edward Wayne Samples, Jr.

Edward Wayne Samples, Jr.

Jul 8, 2018

Edward Wayne Samples, Jr. died on Sunday, July 8, 2018 peacefully at home after a lengthy illness; he was the devoted husband for over 49 years of Elaine Wright Samples who recently predeceased him.Edward was born January 15, 1940 in Charleston, West Virginia, son of Edward W. Samples, Sr. and Katherine Bowen Samples. Edward was a graduate of West Virginia...

Lee Roy Luther

Lee Roy Luther

Jul 8, 2018

Lee Roy Luther Sr., 83, of Lynchburg was greeted by his Savior on Sunday July 8, 2018 at his residence surrounded by his family. Lee Roy loved his Savior and wanted everyone to love Him too. Lee Roy was a witness for the gospel and shared the gospel with anyone who would listen, using the multitude of Bibles, study guides,...

Lois Reynolds Meador

Lois Reynolds Meador

Jul 7, 2018

Lois May Reynolds Meador, 93, of Bedford, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018.Born May 26, 1925 in Bedford, she was a daughter of the late Roy Maynard Reynolds and Willie Scott Key Reynolds.Lois is preceded in death by four brothers: Earl, Jack, who was one of the Bedford Boys, Ray and Dean Reynolds; sons: Junior and Dennis Meador; and sister:...

James Edward O'Hara, Jr.

James Edward O'Hara, Jr.

Jul 7, 2018

James Edward O’Hara, Jr., passed away in his home on July 7, 2018 with his loving children at his bedside. He joins his beloved wife of 50 years, Marie, and his son Michael. Jim is survived by his children, James Edward O’Hara III, Noelle and David O’Donnell, Ellie and Gabe Gonzalez, his grandchildren Shannon and Stephen Hoy, Ian Guthrie Moss,...

George H. Hill Iii

George H. Hill Iii

Jul 6, 2018

George H. Hill III also known as” Nasheed Anwaar” 46 of El Paso Texas passed away suddenly on Friday, July 6, 2018. He was born on September 23, 1971 in Eglin Florida to the late Vanessa Thompson-Dixon and George Henry Hill Jr.In addition to his late mother he was predeceased by his wife Vera Hernandez.George attended EC Glass High School...

Barbara Gawlik Carmagnola

Barbara Gawlik Carmagnola

Jul 5, 2018

Barbara Gawlik Carmagnola, 83, of Amherst, passed away on Thursday, July 5, 2018. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Carmagnola, Sr.She was born on February 7, 1935 in New York City, the daughter of the late Alexander Gawlik and the late Olga Daab Gawlik.Barbara, being a New York native, had an affinity for culture and food, especially...

Charles Hladik

Charles Hladik

Jul 4, 2018

Charles “Chuck” George Hladik of Rustburg, passed away Wednesday July 4, 2018.Chuck was born in Painesville, Ohio on July 31, 1944. He was the son of the late Mary Crosby Hladik and Charles George Hladik Jr. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, John Joseph Hladik.Chuck was inducted into the United States Navy in...

Ralph Lewis Moss

Ralph Lewis Moss

Jul 4, 2018

Ralph Lewis Moss, 69, of Bedford passed away on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 at his residence.Born in Bedford on January 22, 1949, he was a son of the late Charlie Brown Moss and Edith May Slater Moss.Ralph is survived by his two daughters: Vivian Moss (Christopher) Rexrode, Melissa Moss (Russell) Millner; grandchildren: Raven Elizabeth (Robert) Thompson, Caymen Nicole Rexrode, Travis...

Diann Reed Hall

Diann Reed Hall

Jul 3, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Diann Reed Hall, announce her passing after a brief illness. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 in Roanoke, Va. Diann was 76 and resided in Wirtz, Va. She is now in heaven with her loving husband, James Edwin Hall.Diann will be lovingly remembered by her...

Pearlie Mae Williams

Pearlie Mae Williams

Jul 2, 2018

Pearlie Mae Williams, 91, of 1406 15th Street Lynchburg, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018. Born September 26, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Zerno and Pearl Wade.In addition to her parents, Pearlie was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Williams; brother, Ralph Wade Sr.; Sister-in-laws, Elsie Wade and Jacqueline Williams of Brooklyn NY; nephews, Ralph Wade...

Carl J. Woods

Carl J. Woods

Jul 2, 2018

Carl James Woods, 75, of Lynchburg, died Monday, July 2, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. To send condolences, please visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com

Rose Mcghee Comer

Rose Mcghee Comer

Jul 1, 2018

Rose Mary McGhee Comer, 75, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, July 1, 2018, at Lynchburg General Hospital.Born November 26, 1942, in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Leona Beulah McGhee and William Steele McGhee, Jr.She was an artistic and creative person, who was always decorating her home depending on the season or the holiday.She is...

Sandra F. Goine

Sandra F. Goine

Jul 1, 2018

Sandra Fay Goine, 68, of Concord Va., died Sunday July 1, 2018. Mrs. Goine was born May 25, 1950 in Lynchburg, Va., to Henry Goine and Edith Dalton Goine.She was a member of Unity in the Seven Hills Church.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Henry Goine and Robert “Bobby” Goine.She is survived by...

Rose M. Comer

Rose M. Comer

Jul 1, 2018

Rose Marie McGhee Comer, 76, of Bedford, died Sunday, July 1, 2018.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family. To send condolences, visit obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.

William Howard Purdy

William Howard Purdy

Jun 30, 2018

William Howard Purdy, 75, of Forest, VA passed away, June 30, 2018 in Lynchburg, VAHe was born to William and Anne Purdy on January 10, 1943, in Toledo, OH. He graduated Monroeville High, USNA class of 1965, Master at L.C.Bill is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Sherry Zaner Purdy; son, Howie; daughter, Kathy; sister, Jane; and two...

Dewey B. Overman Ii

Dewey B. Overman Ii

Jun 30, 2018

Dewey Benton Overman II, 75, of Penhook passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018.Dewey was born in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a graduate of N.C. State University. Dewey was an Eagle Scout and was a member of The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and The Raleigh Engineers Club. Dewey was an Amateur Radio Advanced Class licensee, a member...

Virginia Mccandlish Puller Dabney

Virginia Mccandlish Puller Dabney

Jun 29, 2018

Virginia McCandlish Puller Dabney, of Lynchburg, died June 29, 2018, atWestminster Canterbury Lynchburg at the age of 78.Virginia was born in Shanghai, China, May 27, 1940, the daughter of the late Lieutenant General Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller and Virginia Evans Puller. Growing up the daughter of a career Marine she lived in China, Hawaii, San Diego, New Orleans, and Camp...

Darrell L. Burnette

Darrell L. Burnette

Jun 29, 2018

Darrell L. “Bunny” Burnette passed away June 29, 2018.  He was a son of the late Alexander and Juanita Burnette.  He proudly served our country in the US Army Airborne Division and was a retired military veteran.Bunny is survived by his sisters, Brenda Tymchyn (Jack), and Deronda Burnette and his brother Steve Burnette. Also, his nephews Chris Tymchyn (Brooke), Jaxson...

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