Patrick Francis Edward McAdorey
“Phoenix”
03/17/1988 – 01/04/2025
Patrick McAdorey passed away on Saturday January 4, 2025, surrounded by many family and friends. He was 38. Patrick was born in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and moved to Lake Wales Florida as a child. As an Adult, he moved to Pigeon Forge Tennessee until he moved to Virginia where he would meet his fiancé, Deana Daughtry.
He...
Kari Jean Edwards, 43, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025.
Born on March 22,1981, Kari was known for her vibrant spirit and her love for the beach, where she found peace and joy. Her greatest pride and joy was her daughter, Katlin Jean Doss, who she adored more than anything.
She is also survived by her brother, Jeremy...
Alex Ray Waldron, 82 of Thaxton, passed away on January 3, 2025. He was born and raised in Thaxton, VA. He worked many years for Industrial Center in Roanoke. Alex enjoyed gardening and motorcycles. A son of the late Alex G Waldron and Rachel Waldron. In addition to his parents Alex was preceded in death by two daughters, Tina Marie...
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Gloria White Karnes, who passed away at Oakwood Nursing Home, Bedford, VA on January 3, 2025, at the age of 92. Mom was born in 1932 in Freemont, Michigan to Floyd Horatio White and Lillian Bell (Wright) White where she lived until age 12 when she...
Martha (Marty) Yoder Bowers
Martha (Marty) Yoder Bowers, 84, of Moneta, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Born February 22, 1940 in Moline, IL, she was preceded in death by her parents William McKinley Yoder and Beulah Dailey Yoder; husband, Albert Whitman Bowers; brother, Ronald Yoder; sister, Shirley Stockwell.
Marty was a member of Bethlehem...
David Louis Roberson, 74, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 2, 2025. He was the son of the late Samuel Eli Roberson and Mary Magnolia White Roberson.
He was born on May 3, 1950, in Wilson, North Carolina. He was a graduate of North Carolina State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science in electrical...
Hunter Lewis King passed away peacefully at his home, Rosehill Farm, in Bedford, Virginia, on Jan. 1, 2025. He was 94.
Hunter was born on May 20, 1930, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania, as one of 14 children to Harry and Mildred King. Raised to be an all-around horseman by his father, Hunter grew up riding and working with horses, shoeing his first...
Lacy O. White, Sr., age 84, of Rustburg, Virginia, passed away on January 1, 2025. He was the son of the late Grover and Mabel White and is survived by his wife of 43 years, JoAnn White.
Lacy was born on January 25, 1940. He was a proud 1961 graduate of Rustburg High School, served in the U.S. Army and was...
Denise Skarecki Butler, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She dedicated her life to education, imparting knowledge and wisdom to students at inner-city schools in Dallas, Texas, and ultimately retiring from Amherst Middle School as a history teacher. Even after her retirement, Denise continued to contribute to the educational community by serving as a substitute...
Russell Myers Franklin, 85, of Amherst County went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 1, 2025.
He retired from Central Virginia Training School. Russell loved music and he was a member of the Billy Hunt Singers and Bethany United Methodist Church in Monroe.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Henry Clinton Franklin, Sr. and Irene Burch Franklin.
Surviving are...