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Virginia "Jenny" Sands

Virginia "Jenny" Sands

Dec 26, 2025

Virginia “Jenny” Staton Sands, 95, of Forest, Virginia passed away on December 26, 2025. Jenny was born on November 10, 1930, in Madison Heights, Virginia, She was the daughter of the late Larnie and Mona Staton. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years Donald Sands; siblings, Buddy Staton, Bobby Staton, Alice Womack, and Elton Staton; grandchild,...

Addison L. Mason, Sr.

Addison L. Mason, Sr.

Dec 25, 2025

On December 25, 2025, Addison L. Mason Sr. passed away in his home after 88 blessed years on earth. He was surrounded by his wife and two children when he took his last breaths on earth. Addison is survived by his wife/Olga M. Mason & their 65 years & 5 months of marriage, his son Addison L. Mason Jr. and...

Joy Marine Banegas

Joy Marine Banegas

Dec 25, 2025

Joy Marine Banegas, 67, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on December 25, 2025, following an extended illness. She was born in Alexandria, VA, on April 30, 1958, the daughter of the late Elmer Harold Marine and Bonnie Lee (Finger) Marine. On May 21, 1983, Joy married Helmi Harold Banegas.

In addition to her husband Mrs. Banegas is survived by one son...

Kathleen "Jon" Frazier Bagby

Kathleen "Jon" Frazier Bagby

Dec 25, 2025

Kathleen “Jon” Frazier Bagby, 94, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, in the comfort of her home, surrounded by the love of her family that she cherished so deeply.

Born on June 6, 1931, she was the twelfth of fourteen children born to John Ocie Frazier and Hessie Keesee Frazier.

She was the loving and devoted wife of...

Peter John Lazorchack

Peter John Lazorchack

Dec 25, 2025

Peter John Lazorchack, 64, of Moneta, passed away on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. He was born in New York on December 1, 1961, to the late Roger Willliam Lazorchack and Diane Milosich Lazorchack. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roger Kevin Lazorchack.

Peter had a passion for fishing and anything...

Thurman Shuron Callands

Thurman Shuron Callands

Dec 24, 2025

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, Thurman Shuron Callands departed this life at the age of 72. He was born in Lynchburg, VA on May 21, 1953, to the late Thurman Junior and Ann Earl Callands.

At an early age, he joined Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where he would faithfully return to celebrate family and homecoming services. Shuron, as he was affectionately...

Callie Green Giles

Callie Green Giles

Dec 24, 2025

On December 24, 2025, while surrounded by her daughters, sister Callie Green Giles, of Charlottesville, Virginia, transitioned from earth to glory.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Oak Hill Baptist Church Roseland, Virginia, at 1:00P.M. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. 

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Ricky Dale Wise

Ricky Dale Wise

Dec 23, 2025

Ricky Dale Wise, 66, of Lynchburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on his birthday December 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Ricky was the son of the late Clyde Colson Wise and Alsie Hartless Wise. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by a sibling, June Martin, a brother-in-law, Gene P. Ayers, and a granddaughter Destiny Amor Hamilton.

He...

Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt

Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt

Dec 23, 2025

Teresa Ann Taylor Hoyt, 66, of Elliston, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025. She was born on July 29, 1959 to the late Craig Taylor and Martha Ratliff Sapp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Chuck Davis, Robert Taylor and Karen.

She was a faithful member of Rocky Mount Church of Christ and...

Alfred Irving

Alfred Irving

Dec 22, 2025

Deacon Alfred Sherwood Irving, Sr. was born on Wednesday, October 18, 1933, in Arrington, Virginia. He was the eldest of thirteen children born to the late Paul M. and Lelia Jones Irving. He was the devoted husband of the late Christine Beulah Henderson Irving, whom he married on April 11, 1958. Christine preceded him in death on February 27, 2024....

Judith Elaine Early George

Judith Elaine Early George

Dec 20, 2025

Judith Elaine Early George (November 28, 1936 – December 20, 2025) lived a life marked by faith, family, and friendship. Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma to wonderful parents, James L. Early and Pauline A. Early, who guided her formative years until her marriage in 1958 to Dr John D. George, Jr. (LTC, Ret) with whom she shared life for 60 years...

Gaynelle Delores Atkinson Crumpton

Gaynelle Delores Atkinson Crumpton

Dec 20, 2025



2 Timothy 4:7

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my race, I have kept the faith."

After fighting a courageous battle, on Saturday December 20, 2025, Gaynell Delores Atkinson Crumpton earned her wings and went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Gay, as she was affectionally called, was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel O....

Bradlee Taylor Johnson

Bradlee Taylor Johnson

Dec 19, 2025

Bradlee Taylor Johnson, 5, of Roanoke passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on September 7, 2020 to his late mother Mya Lynn Johnson.

Bradlee was a kind young person who always had a smile on his face. He loved cars especially Dodge Charger.

He is survived by his grandmother and grandfather, Traci...

Carolyn Hutchinson

Carolyn Hutchinson

Dec 18, 2025

Carolyn Ann Skinner Hutchinson, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on December 18, 2025. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, in-law, cousin, and friend. She was the daughter of the late Frank Russell Skinner and Nellie Daniel Skinner. She was married to Larry James Hutchinson for 59 years.

Carolyn was born on September 16,...

Timothy Joseph Krpalek

Timothy Joseph Krpalek

Dec 18, 2025

Timothy Joseph Krpalek, age 65, of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Nelson County, passed away on December 18, 2025. He was the beloved son of the late John Frank Krpalek and Edith Lucille Stellmacher.

Timothy was born on January 25, 1960, in Albany, Oregon. He attended West Albany High School before pursuing a distinguished career in the United States Navy. Timothy proudly...

Yvonne Marie Henderson

Yvonne Marie Henderson

Dec 17, 2025

Yvonne Marie Henderson, 73, entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2025. A pillar of strength and a beacon of joy for her family, Yvonne’s life was defined by her unwavering faith, her tireless work ethic, and a smile that could illuminate any room.

Yvonne was a dedicated professional, serving at the Central Virginia Training Center (CVTC) for 45 years. Her...

Lana Beverly

Lana Beverly

Dec 17, 2025

Lana Beverly of Gladys, Virginia, passed away at Autumn Care on December 17, 2025, at the age of 81, with her children by her side. She was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on November 8, 1944.

Lana worked as a floor girl at the Altavista Garment Factory and later at Basset Walker. She was a devoted mother, remembered for her kind heart...

Mary Patterson

Mary Patterson

Dec 16, 2025

On Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her residence at Willow Ridge Assisted Living in Lynchburg, VA, God gently called one of His faithful servants home. Now, Mary rests peacefully in His loving arms.

Born on November 8, 1926, in Bedford County, as Mary Elizabeth Otey, she was the cherished daughter of the late Emmett D. and Elizabeth Otey. She was preceded...

Lydia Griselda Taliaferro

Lydia Griselda Taliaferro

Dec 14, 2025

Lydia Griselda Taliaferro (Dee), the beloved seventh child of the late Gabriel E. and Lelia Griselda Williams Taliaferro, passed away peacefully at home with family, while in home hospice, on December 14, 2025, and was called to the place of her origin in the beauty and light of Love, where her soul is now with her God.

"She is not sent...

Tina Floyd Cash

Tina Floyd Cash

Dec 13, 2025

Tina Floyd Cash, 62, of Rustburg, VA, transitioned from labor and entered into the peaceful presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

Living a journey filled life in legacy, she was a daughter, a wife, a mother, a sister, an aunt and a dear friend to many.

Tina reunited in Heaven with her parents, Melvin and Arlene Floyd and her...

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