Betty Hutter Blankenship
Feb 26, 2025
Elizabeth Malcolm Hutter Blankenship, better known as “Betty Mac” or simply “Betty,” age 76, died at Lynchburg General Hospital on February 26, 2025.
She was predeceased by her parents, Leola Carter Hutter and Malcolm Hutter; her sister, Ann Carter Hutter; her beloved husband, H. McChord “Mac” Blankenship; and her canine companions, Lilly and Ruby Jane.
Born at Virginia Baptist Hospital in Lynchburg,...
Dorothy Mae Scott
Feb 26, 2025
Dorothy Mae Scott, 65, of Lynchburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
Dorothy was born on November 16, 1959, in Farmville, VA, to Thomas McDaniel and the late Della Scott McDaniel.
In addition to her father, she leaves to cherish her memory her two children, Kabrina Scott and Keshawn Scott; three bonus children, Frank Turpin, Valerie Turpin, and Crystal Mays; grandchildren,...
Gayle Aultice Childress
Feb 26, 2025
Gayle A. Childress, 83, of Forest, Virginia, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
She was the born on June 20, 1941, to the late Luther Aultice and Barbara Powers Aultice in Lynchburg, VA, and was the loving wife of Carlton C. Childress for 64 years. Gayle attended school at E.C. Glass High School and later...
Carole H. Bowen
Feb 25, 2025
Carole H. Bowen was born in Lynchburg to Clara Varner Henderson and Clayton McRae Henderson on February 20, 1944, passing on February 25, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years David; a son, David Clayton of South Boston VA; a grandson, Miles Bowen; and a granddaughter, Sydney Bowen both of Lynchburg. Carole is also survived by...
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson
Feb 25, 2025
Judy Fitzgerald Lawson, age 95, of Lynchburg, VA, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025.
Judy was the widow of Clarence M. Lawson and a retired employee of General Electric. Surviving are a son and daughter in law, Jimmy and Janet Lawson; grandchildren, Jessica Heflin and husband Dave, Jamie Thomas and husband J.T.; great grandchildren, Ava Heflin, Jozie Thomas, and James Thomas;...
Helen Craddock Saunders
Feb 25, 2025
Helen Saunders died peacefully with her children by her side Tuesday, February 25 at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents John Goodwin and Caroline Patteson Craddock and her beloved husband George Edward Saunders Jr. She was the granddaughter of the late Abram Poindexter and Ella Elizabeth Craddock and James Macon and Helen Woodward Patteson.
She is survived...
Roberta Lynn Trent
Feb 25, 2025
Roberta Lynn Trent, 66, of Moneta, VA passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Bedford, is assisting the family.
Debra Elizabeth Johnson
Feb 24, 2025
Debra Elizabeth Johnson, 59, of Lynchburg, Virginia, passed away on Monday, February 24 of 2025. She was the daughter of the late Carolyn Stewart Angel.
Debra was born on May 1, 1965, in Roanoke, Virginia. She avidly enjoyed working puzzles and being a help to others. She earned many awards for her participation in the Special Olympics, Relay Races and Walks....
Sue Wrenn Pearson
Feb 23, 2025
Sue Wrenn Pearson, 69, of Monroe passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025. She was the loving wife of Arnold Boyd Pearson for over 48 years.
Sue was born in Lynchburg on April 13, 1955, a daughter of the late Marion Kenneth Wrenn and Dorothy Ann Pattisall Wrenn. Sue was retired as a professional accountant with NB Handy in Lynchburg and was...
Philip Allen Chambers
Feb 23, 2025
Philip Allen Chambers, of Rustburg, Virginia passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025 at the age of 71. Philip was preceded in death by his mother, Dorothy Bell Chambers, and his father, Herbert Nathaniel Chambers.
Born in Petersburg, Virginia, on July 14, 1953, he was a devoted husband to Anita, and a loving brother to Gail Douglas. Phil had two sister-in-laws,...