Louise Preston Ford, of Bedford, passed away Wednesday, November 28, 2012 following a long illness. She was the only daughter of the late Julian Taylor Preston and Mellie Walters Preston. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allan Parks Ford and son, Allan Parks Ford, Jr. of Bedford.She is survived by her sister-in-law, Virginia...

James McNeely Lackey, \"Jimmie,\" 88, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014.She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, Homer Holt \"Buddy\" Lackey, Jr. She was a daughter of the late James Edward McNeely and the late Etta Simpson Farmer McNeely of Keeling, VA in Pittsylvania County.In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded...

Bernice Marie McDouall, 85, of Lynchburg passed quietly into glory on Tuesday April 6, 2010.Bernice was born May 10, 1924 in Saint Maries Idaho the daughter of the late Ralph Herrington and Velma Nevin Herrington. Bernice was a retired school teacher and enjoyed gospel music, dancing, and beautiful roses. Bernice will be greatly missed by her family and numerous friends.Bernice...

Robert Percival Garbee Jr., 87, of Rustburg, VA, died Friday, April 19, 2013. He was the husband of Julia C. Garbee, for 69 years.Born Tuesday, December 29, 1925 in Detroit, MI, Dick was a son of the late Robert Percival Garbee, Sr. and the late Gertrude Barksdale Garbee.In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by his children: M. Duane...

Clara Huffman Lowe, 78, of Lynchburg, died on Saturday, August 31, 2013. She was the wife of the late Gilbert Jackson Lowe, Jr. Clara was born on March 8, 1935 in Amherst County. She was a daughter of the late Rosa Wright Huffman and the late Nelson A. Huffman.Clara was the matriarch of her family and the glue that bound...

William C. Walton, 98, a resident at Westminster Canterbury in Lynchburg, passed away October 28, 2011. Born on December 18, 1912 in Warminster, Pa. He was the son of the late Albert C. Walton and Lida Cornell Walton. Mr. Walton graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business in 1947 and was a successful accountant and business manager.In...

Thomas Franklin Gowen, of Madison Heights died Monday June 18, 2012. He was the devoted husband of Shirley Floyd Gowen for 56 years. T.F. was born September 3, 1928 in Nelson County a son of the late Thomas Franklin, Sr. and the late Lola Bryant Gowen and his step-father Melvin Bryant. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army...

Virginia Anderson Sandidge, 90, of Lynchburg, died on Friday, November 09, 2012 at her home. She was the wife of Thomas Monroe Sandidge for 72 years. Virginia was born in Lynchburg on January 17, 1922 a daughter of the late Walter Lee Anderson and the late Lelar Johnson Anderson.In addition to her husband, Virginia is survived by one son, Phillip...

Shirley McKinley Sprouse passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 22, 2011, in Lynchburg, VA. He was deeply loved and was always thankful for the blessings of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Born January 4, 1937 in Albemarle County, VA, Shirley was a son of the late Ellis Benjamin Sprouse and Myrtle Stinnett Sprouse. He was...

Julia \"Ann\" Hicks, 65, of Forest passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2013.She was the wife of Larry Hicks for 44 years.Born on March 5, 1948, in Oxford, NC she was the daughter of the late William Gregory Cottrell and Patti Odell Knott.In addition to her husband she is survived by her children: Scott Hicks (Leslie) of Cary, NC, Greg...