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Alma Brown

Alma Brown

Aug 27, 2024

Alma Brown, of Lynchburg, passed away August 27th, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday September 7th, 2024 at 1:00P.M. at First Baptist Church South Lynchburg with Dr. Carl B. Hutcherson as the eulogist. Internment will follow at Forest Level Church Cemetery.

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Andrew David Little, Sr.

Andrew David Little, Sr.

Aug 27, 2024

Andrew David Little, Sr., 47, of Rustburg, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

Andrew was born May 3, 1977, in Texas, a son of the late Andrew Jackson Little and Susan Simmer and her husband Joe of Arcadia, FL. In addition to his mother, he is survived by long time life partner Angela Watson of Rustburg, his son Andrew Little, Jr....

Judith Elaine Legon Emanuel

Judith Elaine Legon Emanuel

Aug 27, 2024

Judith Elaine Legon Emanuel, 65, of Bedford, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. She was born on July 8, 1959, to the late Frank Eugene Legon and Winifred Janet Duval Legon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Legon. 

Judith worked for many years as a gifted education teacher in the Bedford County...

Thomas Arthur Mong

Thomas Arthur Mong

Aug 27, 2024

Thomas Arthur Mong, born March 4, 1944 went to be with the Lord August 27, 2024. His Christian life was characterized by kindness, dedication and love for his Savior and others, especially his family.

Born in Akron, Ohio his family moved to Lynchburg in 1956. After graduating from Virginia Tech he spent most of his years before retirement as an engineer...

Linda Delphine Watson

Linda Delphine Watson

Aug 26, 2024

Deaconess Linda Delphine Watson, 68, of Lynchburg, peacefully transitioned on Monday, August 26, 2024. Linda was born on September 23, 1955, to the late Louise Andrews Anderson.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her stepfather, Perno T. Anderson, Sr.; grandparents, Julia and John Andrews; a special aunt who was like a mother, Judeal Banks; a great-niece,...

Geraldine Bayes Morris

Geraldine Bayes Morris

Aug 26, 2024

Geraldine B. Morris, 88 of Lynchburg, VA peacefully transitioned to be with the lord Monday, August 26, 2024. She was the wife of the late Ralph L. Morris.

Born in Nelson County, November 27, 1935, she was the daughter of late Sam Bayes, Sr and Anna Jones Bayes. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brothers Joe Bayes and...

Michele Antoinette Ferguson

Michele Antoinette Ferguson

Aug 25, 2024

 Michele Antoinette Ferguson, 65, of Bedford, Virginia passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Pellegrino Troncale and the late Ninfa Antoinette Orlando Troncale.

Michele was born on July 31, 1959, in Elizabeth, New Jersey and attended school at Elizabeth High School, Elizabeth New Jersey. She pursued her Art degree at Ocean County College in...

Bonnie Stubstad Swanson

Bonnie Stubstad Swanson

Aug 25, 2024

Bonnie Stubstad Swanson, 94, of Lynchburg, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024.

Bonnie was born on September 7, 1929, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of the late Elwood & Iona Worthen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Marvin Stubstad, and a son Brad Stubstad.

She is survived by her husband John Swanson,...

Linda Miedzinski Caldwell

Linda Miedzinski Caldwell

Aug 24, 2024

Our beloved mother has been called home. Linda Miedzinski Caldwell passed suddenly on Saturday, 8/24/2024, three days after her 84th birthday. We are grateful that she did not suffer and is now with those that she loved that have passed before her.

Linda was born in Washington, D.C. to the late Stephen Miedzinski and Nellie Maure Miedzinski. She was preceded in...

Jane Halligan Boyd Whisnant

Jane Halligan Boyd Whisnant

Aug 24, 2024

Jane Halligan Boyd Whisnant, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was born on March 13, 1935, in Richmond, VA.

In 1958, she married Robert (Bob) Alexander Whisnant, whom she first met in the 7th grade. They were married for 66 years. Jane supported Bob through medical school, internship, and residency while raising their first three children, Dr. Robert Andrew...

Angelo P. Fucci III,

Angelo P. Fucci III,

Aug 24, 2024

Angelo P. Fucci III, 64, Bedford Virginia passed away on August 24, 2024. He was the son of the late Angelo “Sonny” and Mary Fucci.

Angelo was born on November 20,1959 in Yonkers, New York. He graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School in Elmsford, New York.

Angelo is survived by his loving wife, Kelly Fucci; his stepchildren John and Jamie and their...

Cecil Joseph Higginbotham, Jr

Cecil Joseph Higginbotham, Jr

Aug 23, 2024

Cecil Joseph Higginbotham, Jr., 74, of Bedford, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. He was born in Amherst, Virginia on December 9, 1949. A son of the late Cecil Joseph Higginbotham, Sr. and Marguerite Parr Higginbotham. 

Joe loved connecting with people and genuinely cared about their well-being. His creativity inspired many people during his lifetime. 

Joe is survived by his wife,...

Carolyn Albert Deeter

Carolyn Albert Deeter

Aug 23, 2024

Carolyn Elizabeth Albert Deeter, 82, of Bedford passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024. She was born in Bedford County, VA on March 17, 1942, a daughter of the late Henry Lewis Albert and Martha Elizabeth Holland Albert. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Ellsworth Deeter, and siblings, Sylvia and Bobby. 

Carolyn was a lifelong member of...

Angela “Angie” Mayberry

Angela “Angie” Mayberry

Aug 23, 2024

Angela “Angie” Mayberry was called home Friday August 23, 2024.

 She was preceded in death by; her father, Charlie Evan Mayberry I, her mother, Nancy Carolyn O’Brien, and her brother, Charlie Evan Mayberry II. 

She leaves behind; a loving sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Dwayne Arrington, as well as her daughter Stacey Avila, three grandsons, Julian, Noah, and Blake Austin. In addition...

John B. Kazaitis

John B. Kazaitis

Aug 22, 2024

John B. Kazaitis, 83, of Mokena, Illinois passed away on August 22, 2024. He was the son of John and Bernice, and the husband of Cheryl for 61 years.

 He was born on June 15, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his children, Kelly Gaba, Kris Vitiello (Dan), Kimberly Parmele (Rich); grandchildren, Ryan (Kerry), Daniel (Nora), DJ (Ashley), and...

Hunt Booker Asbury

Hunt Booker Asbury

Aug 22, 2024

Hunt Booker Asbury, 58, died August 22, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born August 2, 1966 to Jacqueline Waller Asbury and the late Lee Asbury at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg.

Hunt was happily married to Debora Jean Asbury for 25 years, being totally smitten with her the minute they met. They shared many hopes and dreams and dearly...

William Danville Jones

William Danville Jones

Aug 22, 2024

Mr. William Danville Jones, 77, of Bedford, Virginia, departed this life on August 22, 2024 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA, with his loving family by his side

To many who knew him, he was affectionately known as “Bill” and “Nabs." He was a man who loved his family more than anything and had a passion for drag racing, the...

Elizabeth Reynolds

Elizabeth Reynolds

Aug 21, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Gilliatt Reynolds, 96, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Leland Warren Gilliatt and Grace Barnum (Tucker) Gilliatt.

Elizabeth (Betty, Buzzy, Goose, Bibi) was born on July 17, 1928, in Springfield, MA. As an Army brat, her family moved to many different towns and cities early in her...

Silvio Christian "Babe" Tamaro

Silvio Christian "Babe" Tamaro

Aug 21, 2024

Silvio Christian “Babe” Tamaro, 88, of Forest, Virginia passed away on August 21, 2024. He was the son of the late Silvio Tamaro and Evelyn Tamaro. He was the husband of Nancy Tamaro for 65 years.

Silvio was born on February 28, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York. Silvio pursued his window cleaning business for 44 years.

Silvio was a member of New...

Diana C. Martin

Diana C. Martin

Aug 20, 2024

Diana C. Martin joined her husband, the late Rev. Bill Martin of the Bill Martin family in the arms of our heavenly father on August 20, 2024

Survivors include daughter Dana Mayberry (David), Rhonda Dodson (Todd). She was preceded in death by her daughter Stacy Saunders (Chris). She also leaves behind six Grandchildren John Dodson (Lauren), Colt Dodson (Morgan), and Heather...

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