Richard Douglas Garis
Feb 17, 2025
Richard Douglas Garis, born on March 26, 1942, and passing on February 17, 2025, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and a respected member of his community. He was known for his dedication to both God and his country, serving honorably in the U.S. Army as a Vietnam veteran for 32 years, during which he held numerous positions, including...
Charles Gilbert
Feb 15, 2025
Charles Vaughn Gilbert of Madison Heights, age 78, passed away due to a long illness.
Born in Lynchburg, he was the son of the late Bryd Gilbert and Vernie Austin Gilbert. Charles was a disabled Vietnam veteran, and was an employee at Old Dominion Box Company for many years.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters.
He...
George Roden McAleer III
Feb 14, 2025
George Roden McAleer III, age 65, of Roanoke passed away to his eternal home on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born November 21, 1959 in Wichita, KS to Dr. George McAleer Jr. and Joanne McAleer. He was a resident of Roanoke and a member of Church of the Holy Spirit since 1999.
George was a proud Notre Dame alumni, class...
Nancy Feezor Mills
Feb 13, 2025
Nancy Feezor Mills, 79, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, February 13, 2025
Born October 16, 1945, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to the late Elgie Lee Feezor and Maggie Estelle Dennis.
Nancy was a dedicated and faithful wife, mother and friend.
She received her B.A. in Elementary Education, from Appalachian State University, and...
Larry James Hutchinson
Feb 12, 2025
Larry James Hutchinson, 82, of Lynchburg, Virginia, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2025. He was a devoted husband; loving father, grandfather, brother, and uncle; a faithful friend; and an example of God’s love to all he encountered. He was the son of the late Gerald William “Bill” Hutchinson and Bertha Sluder Hutchinson. He was married to...
Julie Anne Bradshaw Sackett
Feb 11, 2025
Julie Anne Bradshaw Sackett passed away Tuesday, February 11, peacefully and with her four children by her side. She was born Jun. 27, 1943, in Chicago, IL, and was the daughter of Clinton Bradshaw and Florette Frazier Bradshaw.
Julie grew up in Flossmoor, Illinois, and graduated from Homewood-Flossmoor High School. She moved east and attended Sweet Briar College, where she majored...
John Edward "Ed" Cardwell
Feb 10, 2025
John Edward “Ed” Cardwell 77, of Lynchburg, VA, departed this life February 10, 2025, at Lynchburg General Hospital.
Ed was born on November 29, 1947, in Campbell County, VA to John Cardwell and Elizabeth Cheatham Cardwell.
Ed is preceded in death by his sister; Bertha Burks Taylor, his beloved longtime companion; Susie Lee Atkins, and devoted friend; Albert Atkins.
Ed is survived by...
Sylvia Kepley Pickeral
Feb 10, 2025
Sylvia K Pickeral, January 6, 1938 to February 10, 2025.
It’s with heavy hearts that our mom, Sylvia K Pickeral of Rustburg, VA, surrounded by her children when she was called home to Jesus after suffering from a long illness.
She was a strong and loving mom who knew no strangers, she loved to cook for everyone, which this was her happy...
Brock DeJarnette Davidson
Feb 10, 2025
Brock DeJarnette Davidson, 55, of Saint Johns, FL, passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was the son of the late Patricia Dejarnette Massie and Jimmy Mack Davidson.
Brock was born on January 2, 1970, in South Boston, VA. He graduated from Heritage High School, enlisted in the United States Navy in 1988 and later commissioned as a Chief Warrant...
John Mack Napier, Sr.
Feb 9, 2025
John Mack Napier, Sr., 85, of Lynchburg, departed this life on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Tate Springs Health and Rehab center, Lynchburg, VA. He was born on February 24, 1939, to the late Robert and Louise Booker Napier.
He belonged to and fully trusted his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and was a member of First Saint Paul Baptist Church...