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David Corey Shrader

David Corey Shrader

Oct 8, 2023

David Corey Shrader, 74, of Amherst, Virginia passed away on October 8, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all he met. He was the son of the late Fred Shrader and the late Dorothy Wobbe Shrader.

David was born in E. Orange, NJ. Raised in E. Hanover, NJ he attended Morehead...

Lewis Gilbert Stevens Jr.

Lewis Gilbert Stevens Jr.

Oct 7, 2023

Lewis Gilbert Stevens, Jr., passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, after a recent illness. He was the son of Lewis G. Stevens and Marguerite Bailey Stevens. Lewis was born in Lynchburg on November 1, 1947. He graduated from E.C. Glass High School, attended the University of Virginia, Lynchburg College, and retired from B & W after 30 years of...

Leonard William Hodge

Leonard William Hodge

Oct 7, 2023

Larry William Deck, 74, of Troutville, VA, died Friday, October 13, 2023.

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

Arnold Erik “Jake” Paulson

Arnold Erik “Jake” Paulson

Oct 7, 2023

Arnold E. Paulson, known by all as Jake, passed away peacefully at home on October 7, surrounded by family.

 

Born during the height of the Dust Bowl years, the sixth of seven children, Jake grew up on the Paulson family farm in Lindsborg, Kansas, a small city, now known as “Little Sweden USA,” which has retained its strong Swedish...

Jo Ferguson VanJeune

Jo Ferguson VanJeune

Oct 7, 2023

 

Jo Ferguson Van Jeune, 62, of Madison Heights, VA passed away at the VA Hospital in Salem, VA. She is now touched by peace and serenity.

Jo was born September 27, 1961 and was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lile Ferguson, Jr. She is survived by her Mother Nancy M. Ferguson of Madison Heights, VA, her sister Amy...

Hiram Scott Jr.

Hiram Scott Jr.

Oct 7, 2023

 

H.A. Scott Jr. of Lynchburg, Virginia (91) passed peacefully  on October 7, 2023 at Lynchburg General with family at his side. He was born May 30, 1932, the son of the late Hiram Abbitt Scott Sr and Lena Abbott Scott of Bedford Virginia.

 

H.A. was most proud of his family and the friendships of many which he made...

David Yeeles

David Yeeles

Oct 6, 2023

David Yeeles, 65, of Bedford passed away on Friday, October 6, 2023. He was born on December 3, 1957. A son of Thomas Yeeles, Jr and Martha C. Yeeles of Vienna, VA. David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Yeeles, and his brother Robert Yeeles.

David loved music, having played several instruments. He also played in several local...

Betty Jean Allen Wills

Betty Jean Allen Wills

Oct 6, 2023

 

Betty Jean Allen Wills, 90, of Amherst, died Friday, October 6, 2023.

 

A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM at Elon Presbyterian Church on Friday, October 13, 2023.

 

Please consider memorial contributions to the Humane Society or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

 

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

 

 

Doris Holte

Doris Holte

Oct 6, 2023

Doris Ann Meisel Holte, age 87, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on October 6, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Rexford Paul Meisel and Eleanor Gleason Meisel, and the wife of the late Jack Olaf Holte for 53 years.

 

Mrs. Holte was born on January 19, 1936, in Binghamton, New York.  She attended school in Harpursville, NY....

Joe Shelton

Joe Shelton

Oct 6, 2023

 

Born in Hillsville, Virginia on July 14, 1933, Joe Gray Shelton passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side on October 6, 2023 at the age of 90. 

He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Betty Dalton Shelton, daughters Lisa Farley (Bill), Jennifer Jarvis (Bill) and stepson he loved as his own, Jeff...

Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson

Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson

Oct 5, 2023

Mary Margaret Nelson Culbertson, 86, died on October 5, 2023, at Westminster Canterbury Lynchburg, Virginia.  She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Robert Nelson and William Nelson.

 

She was born on November 2, 1936, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Ray Adelbert Nelson and Margaret Irene Chamberlain.  She was the wife of the late Richard...

Shirley W. Moore

Shirley W. Moore

Oct 5, 2023

 

Shirley W. Moore departed this life on October 5, 2023 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia to the late Helen White on February 17, 1946. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Moore III (Moco); sister, Jeanette Horsley; brother, Lincoln White; and a special aunt, Florence Johnson. She accepted Christ at an...

Lois Jean Vess

Lois Jean Vess

Oct 5, 2023

 

Lois Bowyer Vess, aged 83, passed away on October 5, 2023, in Jackson, GA.

 

She is preceded in death by parents, Harry Edward and Evelyn Josephine Bowyer; brother, Harry Edward Bowyer, Jr; sister, Linda Nicholas; and her husband James Vess.

 

A service to commemorate her life will take place on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 11:00 AM...

June Ester Hudson Wilson

June Ester Hudson Wilson

Oct 5, 2023

 

June Ester Hudson Wilson, 92, of Bedford, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Oakwood Health and Rehab surrounded by her family. She was born on May 22, 1931, in Bedford to the late John Henry Hudson and Lillie Lou Tomlinson Hudson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one...

Constance Cox Pinn

Constance Cox Pinn

Oct 5, 2023

Constance Cox Pinn, 92 of Lynchburg, Virginia, peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was the wife of the late Forest Pinn, Sr.

Born in Appomattox County, Virginia, April 22, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Richard Cox and Lillie Mae Cox-Hughes. In addition, she was preceded in death by her brother, Richard...

Estelle "Stella" Ferguson Smith

Estelle "Stella" Ferguson Smith

Oct 5, 2023

Estelle “Stella” Ferguson Smith, 95, of Lynchburg died Thursday, October 5, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, John “Dan” Daniel Smith, parents Wiley Franklin Ferguson and Nora Rice Ferguson, sisters, Edna F. Sherman, Louise F. Carr and brother, Melvin O. Feguson.

 

She is survived by her two sons: Michael Stephen Smith and spouse Robert Michael Sims...

George Doyle Miller, III

George Doyle Miller, III

Oct 4, 2023

George Doyle Miller, III, 69, of Bedford, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Bedford on June 2, 1954 to the late George Doyle Miller, Jr. and Laura Harris Miller Smith.

George went to St. Andrews Presbyterian University, where he majored in education with a concentration in French. He had a love...

Rev. Dr. Warren Lee Anderson

Rev. Dr. Warren Lee Anderson

Oct 4, 2023

Taking flight with angels, Reverend Dr. Warren L. Anderson ascended into heaven in the stillness on Wednesday morning, October 4, 2023. Reverend Anderson, the son of the late Deacon Willie Anderson and Minnie Anderson, was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on July 19, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Deacon Willie Anderson, and daughter, Patrina Anderson.

Warren L....

William Howard Hogan

William Howard Hogan

Oct 4, 2023

William (Bill) Hogan, 94, of Lynchburg, went Home to be with our Lord on Wednesday October 4, 2023. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Mary Hogan of Vinton VA, his loving wife Mary Forbes Hogan, and his son, William Wesley Hogan of Lynchburg. Bill was also preceded in death by his brothers Charles Hogan and Louis...

Brash Edmond Smith

Brash Edmond Smith

Oct 4, 2023

 

Brash Edmond Smith, 33, of Big Island passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He was born on January 25, 1990. A son of Mark Edmond Smith and the late Trilby Vernell Daniels. In addition to his mother Brash was preceded in death by his grandfathers, James E. Smith, Johnny Daniels, and William Lacy.

Brash was a strong, compassionate,...

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