William Jeffrey West
Oct 16, 2024
William Jeffrey West passed away October 16, 2024 at Lynchburg General Hospital following an extended illness.
Jeff was born in Lexington, VA, February 3, 1954. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ernestine Fainter West; Father, James William West; and his brother, Calvin Terrell West. Jeff was a graduate of Rockbridge High School, a member of Beth Horon Methodist Church,...
Mary Jane Creasey Moorman
Oct 15, 2024
Mary Jane Creasey Moorman, 77, of Thaxton went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, October 15, 2024, a daughter of the late Clovis Ashby Creasey and Willie Jane Hawkins Creasey. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her loving husband Donald Neal Moorman and a grandchild, Anthony Abee.
Mary, a lifelong resident of Bedford County, was born...
Nadine Viola Singleton Tucker
Oct 15, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Nadine Viola Singleton Tucker on October 15, 2024 at the age of 95. Nadine was born on January 27, 1929 in Halifax County, Va. To Robert Edward Singleton and Josie East Singleton.
Nadine grew up on a tobacco farm in Halifax County, while she readily admitted she was not...
Kenneth Ray West
Oct 14, 2024
Kenneth Ray West, 76, of Forest, VA went to his heavenly home on Monday, October 14, 2024. Kenneth was the beloved son of the late Ray West Jr. and Doris Webber West.
He is survived by his childhood sweetheart and devoted wife of 54 years, Carolyn. Kenneth was a proud father to his son, Brent West, of Alexandria, VA (Narda) and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Crandall Smither
Oct 10, 2024
Elizabeth (Betty) Crandall Smither transitioned to eternal life on October 10, 2024 at the age of 97. Betty was predeceased by her parents, Joseph and Rose Felitto; her siblings, Helen Felitto, Joseph Felitto and Raymond Felitto; her first husband, Jack R. Crandall; and her second husband, William L. Smither.
Betty's educational foundation began at Utica Catholic Academy in Utica, N.Y. in...
Rebecca Dudley Couture
Oct 16, 2024
Rebecca D. “Becky” Couture, 73, of Moneta, VA passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Richmond, VA on February 4, 1951, A daughter of the late James W. Dudley and Lelia Watson Dudley. In addition to her parents Becky was preceded in death by husband, Charles Hayden Couture.
Becky is survived by her...
Angie Marie Layman-Peerman
Oct 8, 2024
Angie Marie Layman-Peerman, 49, of Bedford passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at her residence. She was born in Roanoke, VA on January 29, 1975. A daughter of Doris Burch Layman and the late Larry L. Layman.
Angie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She loved cooking, her animals, the outdoors while fishing, especially catfishing. She enjoyed...
Doris Virginia Jenkins
Sep 24, 2024
On September 24, 2024, Doris Ware Jenkins peacefully transitioned from her earthly home to enter into eternal life at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital after a short illness. She was born in Madison Heights, Virginia on April 30, 1933 to Andrew Ware and Carrie Washington Ware Miller as the youngest of their four children and their only daughter. After her parents’...
Richard Seymour "Dick" Kingsley
Oct 12, 2024
Richard Seymour (Dick) Kingsley
Richard S. Kingsley passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on October 12, 2024 in Lynchburg, VA. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Massillon, OH to the late Paul Sumner Kingsley and Mary Fitzgerald Kingsley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Rita Desrosiers Kingsley, son Michael Paul, and daughter-in-law Stefanie.
Dick graduated from Seton...
Robert "Rip" Deane
Oct 12, 2024
Robert Alexander "RIP" Deane, 81, of Lynchburg, Virginia went to be with the Lord on October 12th, 2024.
Robert was born on August 13th, 1943, in Lynchburg, VA, at his home, to Thomas H. Deane and Bernice N. Walker Deane.
Robert lived a wonderful life full of faith, love, and service to his community. He went to Dunbar High School, where he...