William Robert Craig

Jul 13, 2023

William Robert Craig, 91, of Madison Heights, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023. He was the husband of the late Norma Dudley Craig.William was born March 6, 1932, in Bedford County, a son of the late William Branard Craig and Pearl Cundiff Craig. William worked as a Supervisor with Appalachian Power Company and eventually owned and operated W.R. Craig Septic.He...

David Allen Gleitz

Jul 13, 2023

David Allen Gleitz, 88, of Lynchburg passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his residence. He was the husband of Jean Gleitz.Born June 23, 1935 he was a son of the late Augustus Gleitz and Elisabeth Gleitz. He was a retired manager with Mrs. Giles in Lynchburg.He was preceded in death by a brother Harold Dagnar.In addition to his wife...

Lora Lee Crowell Downey

Jul 13, 2023

Lora Lee Downey (Lori), 79, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at Spring Oaks Senior Living facility where she resided in Bedford, VA.  Lori was born on October 18, 1943, and resided most of her childhood in Dansville, NY.  As a loving mother and grandmother, one of her most favorite things to do was to host the annual family...

Michael Wayne Baldwin

Jul 13, 2023

Michael Wayne Baldwin Jr., 45, of Lynchburg, VA, died Thursday, July 13, 2023.Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family.

Gale Beatty

Jul 13, 2023

Gale Beatty, 58, took her rest peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 7:03 AM at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born May 30, 1965, to John Darby and Ruth Darby and the spouse of Larry Beatty of 34 years.She was a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to many. More than she loved people, she loved...

Linda Kay Leonard

Jul 12, 2023

Linda Kay Leonard, 72, of Lynchburg passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.She was preceded in death by her oldest child, Albert Worley Jr. In addition to her son and parents, she was preceded in death by two nephews, “Peanut” and Eddie.Linda was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on January 31, 1951, a daughter of the late Dewey Leonard and Elizabeth Mason.Linda...

Nakia Diashea Williams

Jul 11, 2023

Nakia DiaShea Williams “Kia” departed this life on Tuesday July 11, 2023 at the youthful age of 18 after a long battle of Lupus. Born on October 29, 2004 to Calvin Cooley St. John III and the late Odessty L. Williams. She was the youngest of all.She attended E.C. Glass High School where she received her GED during the 11th...

Roger Dale Wilson, Sr.

Jul 11, 2023

Roger Dale Wilson, Sr. of Lynchburg, age 87 passed away on Tuesday, July 11,2023.He was born on November 8,1935 in Lynchburg Va., the son of Oscar Reginald Wilson and Frances Virginia Creasy Wilson. He was twice widowed, Celine Joubert Wilson whom he always referred to as the love of his life, and Emily Winter Wilson. Also preceding him in death...

George E. Taylor

Jul 11, 2023

..George E. Taylor transitioned on July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on Monday December 29, 1958, the son of the late George Washington Taylor and Annie Louise Jefferson Taylor.Deacon George E. Taylor was a devoted member of Altha Grove Baptist Church until his health failed and he was a longtime employee of Griffin Pipe.He...

Franklin Long Loftin

Jul 11, 2023

Franklin Long Loftin, 88, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. Frank was born in Fallstown Township, NC to the late Clate and Nora Lee Loftin. He was also preceded in death by a twin brother, Johnny Loftin and three sisters, Hazel Burrell, Eloise Meadows and Azile McLaurin.Frank served his country in the United States Air Force....