Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles
Jan 17, 2023
Timothy Russell “Timmy” Giles, 61, of Montvale, passed away on January 17, 2023. He was born in Bedford, VA on November 19, 1961. A son of Robert Allen “Dinkie” Giles and Betty Humphreys Giles.Timmy was a Crane Operator for Innerfab, Maxim Crane, and W.O. Grubb during his work career. He was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 147 of...
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Jr., 70, of Catawba, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at his residence while surrounded by his family. He was born on February 5, 1952, in Bartow, FL. A son of the late Joseph Shehigh Mitchell, Sr., and Lillian Irene Foglesong Mitchell.Joe was outdoorsmen in so many ways. He loved hunting, fishing, times spent with family...
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Harry Vincent Haga, Jr., 94, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023. He was born on December 5, 1928, to Harry V. and Mabel P. Haga in North Carolina.He played football, basketball and baseball for Hampden-Sydney College, was a proud member of Sigma Chi and graduated at the age of nineteen. He subsequently attended the University of Virginia and served in...
Goldie Goodman Dowdy
Jan 17, 2023
Goldie Goodman Dowdy, 83 of Rustburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. She was the wife of Clarence A. “Slim” Dowdy for 60 years.Born in Bedford Co. on February 2, 1939, to the late John Veil Godman and Mary Elizabeth Laughlin Goodman.Goldie was also preceded in death by a brother John (Buster) Goodman. She was an employee of GE-/Ericsson...
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr.
Jan 17, 2023
Dr. Charles Vincent Ashworth, Jr., loving husband, and father of four, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at age 89.Charles was born in Moundsville, West Virginia on December 5, 1933, the youngest son of the late Charles Ashworth, Sr. and Thelma Johnson Ashworth. A graduate of West Virginia University, he chose to dedicate his life...
Stuart Robert Bowler
Jan 16, 2023
Stuart “Stu” “Mr. Pid” Robert Bowler passed away unexpectedly on January 16, 2023, after a brief illness at Lynchburg General Hospital.Stu is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Sharon Sperling Bowler; his daughters, Stephanie Clisso (Tony) & Stacie Gaddy (Travis); his grandchildren, TJ Clisso; Alix Clisso; Kerry Cofer (Jordan); Karlie Cofer (Carlos Cifuentes); and great granddaughter, Luna Cifuentes;...
Linda Burley Lacass
Jan 16, 2023
Linda Burley Lacass, 78, of Altavista, formerly of Madison Heights, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023. She was the wife of Thomas John Lacass.Linda was born in Bedford County on October 29, 1944, a daughter of the late James Edward Burley, Sr. and Gladys Griffin. Linda was retired from General Electric/Ericsson and also worked as a health care aide at...
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright
Jan 15, 2023
Ms. Mary Catherine Dillard Wright, age 75, was called to rest on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on December 2, 1947, to the late Mr. Thornton Randolph Dillard and Mrs. Elizabeth Colley Dillard.Mary was proceeded in death by two sisters, Gracie Dillard and Emma Stalks and one granddaughter, Cynia Monique Wright.Mary and her siblings...
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr.
Jan 15, 2023
Ancil Elbert Russell, Jr., 80 of Moneta passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was the son of the late Ancil Russell, Sr., and Ora Long Russell. He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Lee Wray Russell.Junior was born on May 30, 1942, in Marion, Virginia. He could be described as a workaholic. He was the Vice President...
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson
Jan 15, 2023
Thomas Garret “Cadillac” Ranson passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lynchburg General Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents; Emory and Helen Ranson, wife: Mary M. Ranson; a sister Donna W. Maddox.He is survived by one son; Garrett Stowe Ranson (Jessica), and a host of nieces, special cousins, numerous friends; a special friend Victoria Craig Tuck...