Allan “Dale” Leonard, a beloved father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on January 19, 2025, in Rustburg, Virginia, at the age of 63. Dale was born on February 23, 1961, and his journey through life was marked by love, dedication, and a deep pride in his family.
Dale served his country in the Marine Corps in 1979, a testament to his...
Mary Shull Goff, of Rustburg, passed away on January 19, 2025. She was born on July 26, 1935, a daughter of the late Charles Shull and Celia Greer Shull. Mary was the wife of the late Robert A. Goff.
She graduated from Campbell County Public Schools and worked as the assistant librarian for Rustburg High School for many years.
In addition to...
Marion Alexander Burnette , 75, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made to, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.
David Allen Droog, Sr., 85, of Rustburg, Virginia, went home to heaven peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at his home after a short illness. He was born on July 22, 1939, on Tomahawk Dairy Farm in Campbell County to the late Kors Droog and Ellen Dobyns Droog.
A graduate of Rustburg High School, he proudly served in the United States...
Janice Ann Rice Wood, 80, of Lynchburg, was called home to be with the Lord on January 18, 2025; born on June 16, 1944, to the late Willie E. and Margaret H. Rice.
In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her son, Jerome V. Wood; siblings, Edward (Speck), Ronald, Howard, Johnny, and Tommy Rice; and Shirley Thirkill.
Janice professed Christ...
James “Bob” Marvin Epps, 87, of Forest, VA passed away on January 18, 2025. A son of the late James Moses Epps and Leona Herdond Epps. In addition to his parents Bob is preceded in death by his first wife Sylvia Witt Epps.
At 13 Bob joined the Civil Air Patrol, at 18 he joined the USAF, where he served proudly...
James Christian “Chris” Adams, 61, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away, Saturday, January 18, 2025. He was the husband of the late Michelle Davis Adams.
Chris was born June 8, 1963, in Lynchburg, a son of the late James Earl Adams and Rosemarie Christian Adams. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his niece, Alyssa Adams.
He...
Yvonne Wildman Nichols, 81, of Huddleston, VA passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Noah’s Landing. She was born in Evington on May 2, 1943, to the late John Elisha Wildman and Doris Wood Wildman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Rucker Nichols and sisters, Carolyn Witt and Phyllis Warren.
Yvonne was...
Jerry Garber Craddock, 93 years old, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away peacefully at Westminster Canterbury on January 17, 2025.
Born June 15, 1931, in Charlotte County VA, Jerry was the daughter of the late Annie Lee and Johnny Willet and the wife of the late Claiborne (Claybo) Watkins Craddock. She was an award-winning watercolor artist and had her paintings displayed all...
Jinx D. Wade, 19, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025.
Jinx was a beautiful soul and is loved by many. Anyone who knew her could tell you how unforgettable she was. Jinx accomplished so many things in her life, despite it being cut short. Jinx was a strong advocate for mental health and fought for many years...