Dr. George Hurt

Feb 4, 2025

 Dr. George A. Hurt died on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at the age of 86 after a brief illness. He was the son of Holcombe H. Hurt, MD and Martha Lee Adams Hurt. He was predeceased by a brother, Holcombe H. Hurt Jr. MD and a sister Mary Ann Hurt. He was married to the love of his life, Lucinda...

Marvin Wilson Lawhorn

Feb 3, 2025

Marvin W. Lawhorn, long-time resident of Smith Mountain Lake, passed away on February 3, 2025. He was born on December 10, 1931, in Bore Auger, Bedford County, a son of the late Clyde and Mary Lawhorn. In addition to his parents, Marvin was preceded in death by a son, Michael W. Lawhorn, a daughter, Rose Marie Lawhorn Keys, his first...

Donald Ray Revely

Feb 3, 2025

Donald Revely, of Madison Heights, VA, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025.

Per family request, all services will be private.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Madison Heights, is assisting the family.

Kimberly Rose Stecker

Feb 3, 2025

Kimberly Rose Stecker, 59, of Madison Heights, Virginia, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, February 3rd, 2025.

Born on Tuesday, January 25, 1966, in Berlin, New Jersey, Kim was the daughter of the late Richard and Roseanne Stecker of Amherst.

In addition to her parents, Kim was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Robert and Rose Stecker...

Nicole Anne Argentino

Feb 3, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nicole Anne Argentino, who left us far too soon on February 3, 2025. 

Nicole was born on March 10, 1980, to James and Rosalyn Argentino. As the youngest and only daughter, she held a special place in the hearts of her family, especially her brothers, JJ and Corey.

Nicole is survived...

Wiley Leroy Goetz

Feb 2, 2025

Wiley Leroy Goetz (Roy) passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the only child of Helen Dozier Goetz and Leroy James Goetz, born on February 28, 1932, in Norfolk, Virginia. He graduated from Maury High School in Norfolk and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute (VPI, now Va. Tech).

Roy was proud to have had the opportunity...

Elaine Merritt

Feb 2, 2025

Elaine Smith Merritt passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Bedford Memorial Hospital. Born on September 9, 1931, in Lynchburg, VA, to Roy and Dorothy Parker Smith, she is survived by her daughter Sandra Merritt, brother Clarence (Helen) Smith, and nephews Keith and Kevin McClain. She was predeceased by her parents, sister Doris McClain (Robert), brother Roy Smith (Jean),...

Carol Allyn Padgett

Feb 1, 2025

Carol Allyn Padgett, 65, of Lynchburg passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Carol was born in Bedford County, Virginia on August 23, 1959, a daughter of the late Harry Raymond Dunford and Jacqueline Harvey Dunford. Carol retired from Campbell County Social Services where she worked as a social worker in the Foster Care program. She enjoyed a simple life filled with...

Mildred Bays

Feb 1, 2025

Mildred "Millie" Ring Bays passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Mildred is survived by her children, Debbie D. Zatrepalek (Frank), Sherman "Darrell" Dalton Jr., and Kimberly Evans (Randy); five grandkids, Michele Holland (Tristan), Joey Sax (Kayla), Heather Zatrepalek (Victor), Casey Evans (Brooke), and Charles Elder; great-grandchildren, Dallas, Tristan Jr., Maddie, Ethan, Aiden, and Madison (Jayslyn); her siblings, Jay Taylor (Gail),...

Barbara Mullis Helms

Feb 1, 2025

Barbara Mullis Helms, of Lynchburg, passed away on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1933, in Monroe, North Carolina, a daughter of the late John Clayton Mullis and Evelyn Elms Mullis. She was the wife of the late John Vann Helms.

A devoted wife, mother, and homemaker, Barbara was known for her unwavering dedication to her family and...